Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo X300s
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 10/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 913920 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Vivo X300s was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (83/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.