Samsung Galaxy Note20
#336Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
#324Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Performance
93.489.2
Camera
97.597.5
Display
87.387.3
Battery
90.490.4
Build
87.989.6
Connectivity
75.887.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
81.081.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 5G share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 5 and a plastic back, both measuring 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm and weighing 192g.
- Their displays are identical, offering a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, but the Note20 5G includes 5G connectivity.
- Camera specifications are the same, with a triple rear setup and 8K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is also identical at 4300mAh, supporting 25W charging and wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, with One UI 5, providing a consistent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Galaxy Note20 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-N981B (International); SM-N981U (USA); SM-N981U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N981W (Canada)
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 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
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
128GB 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 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
Main Camera Features
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), 1/3.2", 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
4300 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4300 mAh
Li-Ion 4300 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
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Colors
Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.11 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 0.72 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