Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Edge S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Comparison between Motorola Edge S Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Edge S Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | 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 | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 813,800 | 515,090 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with regional Mongoose M5/Cortex-A76/Cortex-A55 or Kryo 585/Cortex-A77/Cortex-A55 configurations. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Cyan | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B14, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | 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 Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Edge S Pro | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-N981B, SM-N981B/DS, SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981W, SM-N9810, SM-N981N |
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