Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
#256Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
Performance
89.389.7
Camera
97.597.5
Display
96.096.2
Battery
91.291.2
Build
97.696.3
Connectivity
87.586.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
83.883.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G features a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display compared to the 6.7-inch display of the Galaxy S20+ 5G, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates and HDR10+.
- In terms of performance, both models utilize the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, offering similar processing power and RAM configurations.
- The Note20 Ultra has a more advanced camera system with a 108 MP main sensor and enhanced zoom capabilities, while the S20+ has a 64 MP telephoto lens with less zoom range.
- Both devices house a 4500 mAh battery with similar charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Note20 Ultra's build includes Gorilla Glass Victus and a stainless steel frame, while the S20+ uses Gorilla Glass 6 and an aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly lighter weight.
- Both run on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, with the S20+ featuring One UI 5.1, offering a marginally updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2020, February 11
Announced
2020, August 05
2020, February 11
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N986B (International); SM-N986U (USA); SM-N986U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N986W (Canada); SM-N9860 (China); SM-N986N (Korea)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-G986B, SM-G986F (International); SM-G986U (USA); SM-G986U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-G986W (Canada); SM-G9860 (China, Hong Kong); SM-G986N (Korea)
Display
Size
6.9"
6.7"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
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 (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 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
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
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
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Weight
208 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, 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 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer