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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G: 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 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,200 px
- against 3,088 px
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 208 g
- against 220 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,131
- against 840
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,173
- against 2,670
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,915 | 508,760 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | 1,131 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | 3,173 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.50 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.00 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, White | Bronze, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 166.9 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Stainless Steel Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 3,088 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 511 ppi Best value | 496 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Variable Refresh Rate | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 120Hz, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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, 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 | 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 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 Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg | 0.71 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 0.34 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.56 W/kg | 1.47 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G988B/DS | SM-N986B, SM-N986B/DS, SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986W, SM-N9860, SM-N986N, SC-53A |
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