Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, the two latest phones in its stylus-equipped lineup. The specs of Samsung’s Note phones are always top-of-the line, with big high-resolution screens, fast processors, and big batteries. So how do they compare to Samsung’s previous flagship phones, as well as the best its competitors currently have to offer?
We’ve rounded up the most important specs for both the Galaxy Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra below, and compared them directly against Samsung’s previous flagships (including those from its recent Galaxy S20 series, as well as last year’s Note 10 lineup), as well as competing devices from the likes of Google, OnePlus, and of course, Apple.
Of course, the specs never tell the full story, and you’ll have to wait for our full reviews of the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra to know how they perform in real world usage. But if you want to see how the raw numbers stack up, read on for a full spec comparison, that includes the phones’ original starting prices, battery capacities, cameras, and screen sizes.
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Galaxy Note 20 vs. its predecessors and competitors
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Google Pixel 4 | OnePlus 8 | iPhone 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Google Pixel 4 | OnePlus 8 | iPhone 11 Pro |
| Starting price | $999 | $999 | $949 | $799 | $699 | $999 |
| OS | Android 10 (One UI) | Android 10 (One UI) | Android 10 (One UI) | Android 10 | Android 10 (OxygenOS) | iOS 13.6 |
| Display | 6.7-inch (2400 x 1080) OLED | 6.2-inch (3040 x 1440) OLED | 6.3-inch (2280 x 1080) OLED | 5.7-inch (2280 x 1080) OLED | 6.55-inch (2400 x 1080) OLED | 5.8-inch (2436 x 1125) OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | Up to 120Hz | 60Hz | Up to 90Hz | Up to 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3mm | 69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9mm | 71.8 x 151 x 7.9mm | 68.8 x 147.1 x 8.2mm | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8mm | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1mm |
| Weight | 194g | 163g | 168g | 162g | 180g | 188g |
| Battery capacity | 4,300mAh | 4,000mAh | 3,500mAh | 2,800mAh | 4,300mAh | 3,046mAh |
| Processor | US: Snapdragon 865 Plus | US: Snapdragon 865 | US: Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 865 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB | 6GB | 8GB or 12GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB (microSD support allows an additional 1TB) | 256GB | 64 or 128GB | 128 or 256GB | 64 or 256 or 512GB |
| Ports | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | Lightning charging poirt |
| Rear cameras | 12MP (F/1.8, 79 degree, OIS, 1/1.76″) wide, 12MP (F/2.2, 120 degree) ultrawide, 64MP (F/2.0, 76 degree) | 12MP (F/1.8, OIS, 1/1.76″) wide, 64MP (F/2.0, OIS, 1/1.72″) telephoto, 12MP (F/2.2) ultrawide | 12MP (F/2.1, OIS, 1/3.6″) telephoto, 16MP (F/2.2, 123 degree, 1/3.1″) ultrawide, 12MP ( F/1.5-2.4, OIS, 77 degree, 1/2.55″) wide | 16MP (F/2.4, OIS, 52 degree, 1/3.6″) telephoto, 12.2MP (F/1.7, OIS, 77 degree, 1/2.55″) wide | 48MP (F/1.8, OIS, 1/2.0″) wide, 16MP (F/2.2, 116 degree) ultrawide, 2MP (F/2.4) macro | 12MP (F/1.8, OIS, 1/2.55″) wide, 12MP (F/2.0, OIS, 1/3.4″) telephoto, 12MP (F/2.4) ultrawide |
| Front cameras | 10MP (F/2.2) | 10MP (F/2.2) | 10MP (F/2.2) | 8MP (F/2.0) | 16MP (F/2.0) | 12MP (F/2.2) |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Face unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor | Face unlock |
| Waterproof | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | No (unlocked), IP68(carrier model) | IP68 |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. its predecessors and competitors
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Google Pixel 4 XL | OnePlus 8 Pro | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Google Pixel 4 XL | OnePlus 8 Pro | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,399 | $1,099 | $899 | $899 | $1,099 |
| OS | Android 10 (One UI) | Android 10 (One UI) | Android 10 (OneUI) | Android 10 | Android 10 (OxygenOS) | iOS 13.6 |
| Display | 6.9-inch (3088 x 1440) OLED | 6.9-inch (3200 x 1440) OLED | 6.8-inch (3040 x 1440) OLED | 6.3-inch (3040 x 1440) OLED | 6.78-inch (3168 x 1440) OLED | 6.5-inch (2688 x 1242) OLED |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz | 60Hz | Up to 90Hz | Up to 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Dimensions (mm) | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1mm | 166.9 x 76 x 8.8mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9mm | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2mm | 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5mm | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm |
| Weight | 208g | 222g | 196g | 193g | 199g | 226g |
| Battery capacity | 4,500mAh | 5,000mAh | 4,300mAh | 3,700mAh | 4,510mAh | 3969mAh |
| Processor | US: Snapdragon 865 Plus | US: Snapdragon 865 | US: Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 865 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 12 or 16GB RAM | 12GB RAM | 6GB RAM | 8 or 12GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 or 512GB (microSD support allows an addiitonal 1TB) | 128 or 256 or 512GB (microSD support allows an additional 1TB) | 256 or 512GB RAM (microSD support allows an addiitonal 1TB) | 64GB or 128GB | 128 or 256GB | 64 or 256 or 512GB RAM |
| Ports | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | Lightning charging port |
| Rear cameras | 108mp (F/1.8, OIS, 79 degree, 1/1.33″) wide, 12MP (F/2.2, 120 degree) ultrawide, 12MP (F/3.0, 20 degree) telephoto, Laser AF | 108MP (F/1.8, OIS, 1/1.33″) wide, 48MP (F/3.5, OIS, 1/2.0″) periscope telephoto, 12MP (F/2.2) ultrawide, 0.3MP (F/1.0, TOF 3D) depth | 12MP (F/1.5 -2.4, OIS, 1/2.55″) wide, 12MP (F/2.1, OIS, 1/3.6″) telephoto, 16MP (F/2.2, 1/3.1″) ultrawide, 0.3MP (TOF 3D) depth | 12.2MP (F/1.7, OIS, 1/2.55″) wide, 16MP (F/2.4, OIS, 1/3.6″) telephoto | 48MP (F/1.8, OIS, 1/1.43″) wide, 8MP (F/2.4, OIS) telephoto, 48MP (F/2.2, 116 degree, 1/2.0″) ultrawide, 5MP (F/2.4) color filter | 12MP (F/1.8, OIS, 1/2.55″) wide, 12MP (F/2.0, OIS, 1/3.4″) telephoto, 12MP (F/2.4) ultrawide |
| Front cameras | 10MP (F/2.2) | 40MP (F/2.2) | 10MP (F/2.2) | 8MP (F/2.0) | 16MP (F/2.5) | 12MP (F/2.2) |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Face unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor | Face unlock |
| Waterproof | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
