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).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (94/100 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)
- Higher value score: 90/100 vs 12/100
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 (94/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (90/100 vs 12/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 913920 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
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.
Launch price difference: $276. Vivo X300s was $276 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (90/100 vs 12/100).
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 (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.