Overall Score
81.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#336)81.0
Performance(#425)93.4
Camera(#185)97.5
Display(#1009)87.3
Battery(#351)90.4
Build(#403)87.9
Connectivity(#1359)75.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note20
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 192 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back.
- Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display supports HDR10+ with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering vibrant colors and sharp images at 393 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and app performance.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 12 MP wide, 64 MP telephoto with 3x hybrid zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video.
- A 10 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
- The 4300 mAh battery supports 25W wired and wireless charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 10, it is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C 3.2, but it lacks 5G support.
- Special features include stereo speakers and water resistance, enhancing the overall user experience.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Mystic Green and Mystic Bronze.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, August 05
Announced2020, August 05
DescriptionAlso available with 5G
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPUMali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4300 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight192 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
ColorsMystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Foldable✗
SAR1.11 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer