Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 888,046); the Samsung Galaxy S20 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy S20
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 163g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 888046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (97/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 888046 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S20
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S20
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S20 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (97/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (86/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.