OnePlus Nord 2T
#701
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
#768Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord 2T
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.553.6
Display
84.579.5
Battery
64.566.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.768.2
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord 2T features a compact build with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display at 90Hz, offering smoother visuals compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G's 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Nord 2T is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1300, while the Note20 utilizes either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, both of which are slightly older.
- The Nord 2T's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, outperforming the Note20's 12 MP main sensor, although the Note20 offers higher video recording capabilities, including 8K resolution.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nord 2T at 4500mAh with faster 80W charging, compared to the Note20's 4300mAh and 25W charging, while the Note20 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the Nord 2T shipping with Android 12 and OxygenOS 14, while the Note20 launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
General
Release Date
2022, May 19
2020, August 05
Announced
2022, May 19
2020, August 05
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N981B (International); SM-N981U (USA); SM-N981U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N981W (Canada)
Display
Size
6.43"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1300 (6 nm)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-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
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
12 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 Camera
32 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4300 mAh
Charging Details
80W wired, PD
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (6.26 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray Shadow, Jade Fog
Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No