Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note20
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 3, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note20, if you care about…
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 240 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable
- Usable Surface
- 89.2 %
- against 79.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 621,932 | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 3.10 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 171 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.9 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.59″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 393 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, AMOLED, HDR10+, 144Hz, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, HDR10, Color LED Notifications, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B38, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 2G CDMA BC0 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 802.11ad | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, Samsung DeX, ANT+, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.74 W/kg Best value | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.5 W/kg | 1.14 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ASUS_I003D, ZS661KS, I003DD, I003D | SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS |
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