Samsung Galaxy S20 vs vivo X300 FE
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S20 and vivo X300 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The vivo X300 FE is the cheaper of the two at $730 versus $999, a difference of about $269. The vivo X300 FE is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy S20 stands out for compact flagship with 120hz qhd+ amoled, while vivo X300 FE is praised for exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 hz amoled panel. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 if…
- →Compact flagship with 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED
- →5G support across all S20 models
- →12 GB RAM was generous
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- →Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- →Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S20
Pros
- Compact flagship with 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED
- 5G support across all S20 models
- 12 GB RAM was generous
- microSD card slot
- Lightweight at 163 g
Cons
- 120Hz required FHD+ resolution at launch
- $999 base price was a $100 increase
- Slow 25W charging
- 64 MP telephoto hybrid zoom not as sharp as optical
- 8K video was impractical due to file sizes
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
- 6000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and wireless charging support
- IP69 durability rating for dust and water resistance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship performance with 12 GB RAM
Cons
- High price point limiting accessibility for budget-conscious buyers
- Zeiss tele extender special edition at premium cost
- Heavy at 213 grams may feel cumbersome for extended use
- Limited availability at launch focused on European markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10, One UI 2.1 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 163 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP f/1.6 OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | — |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom | 50 MP f/2.57 2.67x optical zoom (standard) / Zeiss tele extender (special edition) |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP 110 degrees |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 90W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2800 x 1260 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Peach Orange |
| Weight | — | 213 grams |
| IP rating | — | IP69 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Storage | — | 512 GB |
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