Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
#324
Sharp Aquos Zero 2
#1040Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Sharp Aquos Zero 2
Performance
89.293.0
Camera
97.591.0
Display
87.396.6
Battery
90.425.5
Build
89.60.2
Connectivity
87.560.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
81.263.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back, while the Sharp Aquos Zero 2 is lighter at 141g but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The Note20 has a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with HDR10+, compared to the 6.4-inch OLED display of the Aquos Zero 2, which boasts a higher refresh rate of 240Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Note20 is powered by the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865+ chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 855 in the Aquos Zero 2.
- Camera-wise, the Note20 has a more versatile setup with a triple rear camera system, including a 64 MP telephoto lens, while the Aquos Zero 2 has a dual-camera system with a 20 MP ultrawide lens.
- The Note20's battery capacity is 4300mAh with wireless charging support, significantly outpacing the 3130mAh battery of the Aquos Zero 2, which lacks wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the Note20 can be upgraded to Android 13 with One UI 5, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Sharp Aquos Zero 2
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2020, May 22
Announced
2020, August 05
2020, May 22
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N981B (International); SM-N981U (USA); SM-N981U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N981W (Canada)
Also known as Sharp Aquos Zero2
Display
Size
6.7"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
OLED, 1B colors, 240Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
240Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
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
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
12.2 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS20 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4300 mAh
Li-Ion 3130 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
158 x 74 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
192 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
N/A
Colors
Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass