Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 192 g
Samsung Galaxy Note20, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 984
- against 840
- Max. upload speed
- 200 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.73 GHz | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,000 | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | 984 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | 2,722 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red | 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 | 186 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.5 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | 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 Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 10 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 B6, 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 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 | 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, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, 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 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.72 W/kg Best value | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.03 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.38 W/kg | 0.36 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.57 W/kg | 1.37 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy Note20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS | SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS |
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