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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) vs Samsung Galaxy Note20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) and Samsung Galaxy Note20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | 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 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 743,000 | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,117 Best value | 984 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,274 Best value | 2,722 |
| CPU Description | 1x 2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x 2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 525 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM | 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 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 | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | 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, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, 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 | — | 0.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.37 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS |
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