Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
#249Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
#250Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Performance
93.589.3
Camera
97.597.5
Display
96.096.0
Battery
91.291.2
Build
98.697.6
Connectivity
75.887.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
83.883.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra and the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G share identical build quality, featuring a glass front and back with a stainless steel frame, both measuring 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm and weighing 208g.
- They both have a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, supporting 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the same chipsets depending on the region, with options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM, but the Note20 Ultra 5G offers a wider range of storage configurations.
- The camera systems are identical, boasting a 108 MP main sensor and multiple lenses for versatile photography, alongside similar video recording capabilities.
- Both devices are equipped with a 4500mAh battery and support 25W charging and wireless charging.
- The software experience is also the same, running Android 10 with an upgrade path to Android 13 and One UI 5, but the Note20 Ultra 5G includes 5G connectivity, enhancing its network capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2020, August 05
Announced
2020, August 05
2020, August 05
Description
Also available with 5G
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)
Display
Size
6.9"
6.9"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
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 (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 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
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB 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
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
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, 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), 1/3.2", 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)
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
208 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Colors
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
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
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer