Overall Score
83.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#249)83.8
Performance(#422)93.5
Camera(#185)97.5
Display(#326)96.0
Battery(#287)91.2
Build(#5)98.6
Connectivity(#1359)75.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra features a premium design with a glass front and back made of Gorilla Glass Victus, complemented by a stainless steel frame, and is available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic White.
- Its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Performance is powered by either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, depending on the region, with options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 108 MP wide lens, a 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording video in 8K at 24fps.
- The 4500mAh battery supports 25W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring all-day usage.
- Running on Android 10 with One UI 5, it is upgradable to Android 13, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Special features include stereo speakers, NFC support, and USB Type-C 3.2 connectivity.
- The device lacks a headphone jack but compensates with high-quality audio output.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra combines robust performance, an exceptional display, and versatile camera capabilities.
- Its design and build quality reflect Samsung's commitment to premium devices.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, August 05
Announced2020, August 05
DescriptionAlso available with 5G
Display
Size6.9"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
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, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, LED 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
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight208 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
ColorsMystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable✗
SAR0.57 W/kg (head) 1.02 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