Skip to content
InnoReviews

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs vivo Y39 5G

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Inno Score
VS
vivo Y39 5G
40.8Inno Score
29.1Performance28.9
55.1Display39.6
56.4Camera29
41.7Battery66.2
73.3Features52
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra4 spec wins — vivo Y39 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and features (+21). vivo Y39 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 40
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 52
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 88% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 264 ppi

Reasons to pick the vivo Y39 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 66 vs 42
  • 76% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 25 W
  • 44% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.68 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution3088x1440720x1608
Pixel density496 ppi+88%264 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits+50%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)900Bottom 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,650Bottom 27%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video8K@24fps1080p@30fps
Front camera10 MP+25%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh6,500 mAh+44%
Wired charging25 W44 W+76%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
Weight208 g207 g
Thickness8.1 mm+3%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialStainless steel—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2.5)Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus vivo Y39 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultravivo Y39 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

Related comparisons

Try another matchup