Side-by-side technical data
Realme GT Explorer Master vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Comparison between Realme GT Explorer Master and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme GT Explorer Master, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme GT Explorer Master, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging
- USB Version
- USB 3.2
- against USB 2.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | 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 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 717,879 | 515,090 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. | 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 |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Aurora, Apricot | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | 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 | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 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, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| 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 | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | GT Explorer Master | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3366 | SM-N981B, SM-N981B/DS, SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981W, SM-N9810, SM-N981N |
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