Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $999 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 10/100, Vivo X500 — 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Vivo X500 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (84/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.