Overall Score
68.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#768)68.2
Performance(#998)70.8
Camera(#337)53.6
Display(#1512)79.5
Battery(#834)66.0
Build(#1315)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 192g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back.
- Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals at a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 12 MP wide, 64 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video.
- A 10 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The 4300mAh battery supports 25W wired and wireless charging, ensuring all-day usage.
- Running on Android 10, it is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5, enhancing user experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C 3.2.
- Special features include stereo speakers and water resistance.
- The device is available in multiple color options including Mystic Green and Mystic Bronze.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, August 05
Announced2020, August 05
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N981B (International); SM-N981U (USA); SM-N981U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N981W (Canada)
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 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
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
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
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo