Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
#1550Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Performance
89.282.1
Camera
97.557.1
Display
87.378.6
Battery
90.423.2
Build
89.675.1
Connectivity
87.567.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
81.257.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G features a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with HDR10+ support, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with HDR BT.2020, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Note20 utilizes the more advanced Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865+ chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 845 in the Xperia.
- The Note20's camera system includes a versatile triple-lens setup with 8K video recording, while the Xperia has a single 19 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Note20 at 4300 mAh, supporting faster charging and wireless capabilities, whereas the Xperia has a 2870 mAh battery with no wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android, but the Note20 supports newer software updates with One UI 5, while the Xperia is limited to Android 10.
- Build quality is robust for both, with Gorilla Glass on the front and plastic backs, though the Xperia is smaller and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2018
Announced
2020, August 05
2018
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N981B (International); SM-N981U (USA); SM-N981U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N981W (Canada)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~483 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 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 (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
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
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/5.0"
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
2870 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4300 mAh
Li-Ion 2870 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
18W wired, QC3
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)
135 x 65 x 12.1 mm (5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight
192 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Black, White Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass