Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4500mAh vs 5160mAh…

Samsung

iQOO Neo 9

$699

7categories won

2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

📸 CameraGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
Screen size	6.9"	6.78"
Resolution	1440 x 3088Winner	1260 x 2800
Pixel density	494 ppiWinner	453 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1500 nits	1400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node	7 nm	—
AnTuTu score	750,000	1,620,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3580	5440Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	—
Maximum storage	512GB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor	108 MP	—
Rear cameras	3	—
Optical zoom	5x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	—
Selfie camera	10 MP	16 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,160 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
Weight	208 g	190 gWinner
Thickness	8.1 mm	8 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Build	Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
Operating system	Android 10	14
OS updates	3 years	—
Security updates	4 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	iQOO Neo 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$599Winner	$699