Overall Score
72.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#310)72.4
Performance(#1003)70.8
Camera(#43)58.6
Display(#452)88.5
Battery(#373)73.5
Build(#986)78.0
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G features a premium design with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, complemented by a stainless steel frame, and offers water resistance.
- Its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, delivering vibrant visuals.
- Performance is powered by either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, depending on the region, with up to 12GB of RAM ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a remarkable 108 MP wide lens, a 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video.
- A 4500 mAh battery provides adequate power, supporting 25W fast charging and wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Special features include 5G connectivity, stereo speakers, and an S Pen for enhanced productivity.
- The phone is available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic White colors.
- Weighing 208g and measuring 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm, it feels substantial yet manageable in hand.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G combines high-end specifications with robust functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, August 05
Announced2020, August 05
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N986B (International); SM-N986U (USA); SM-N986U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N986W (Canada); SM-N9860 (China); SM-N986N (Korea)
Display
Size6.9"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera108 MP
Main Camera Details108 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
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
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
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