Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note20
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 5 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 5, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 883,000
- against 630,095
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 802.11ad
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Samsung Galaxy Note20, if you care about…
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 238 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, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Usable Surface
- 89.2 %
- against 82 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 10.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 883,000 Best value | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,070 Best value | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,891 Best value | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 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 | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 10.3 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 172.8 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 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 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,448 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 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 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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, 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 n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 802.11ad Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, USB Host 3.1, ANT+ | 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 | — | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.331 W/kg | 0.36 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.561 W/kg | 1.37 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1B048IN, ASUS_I005DB, ASUS_I005DA, I005DA, I005DB | SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS |
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