Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 50/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 41 points higher (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 10/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 913920 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo X300 Ultra was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (85/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 41 points (91/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.