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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 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 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 192 g
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 984
- against 840
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 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 | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,010 | 515,090 |
| 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 2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2x 2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Pink, White, Red | Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 69.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 151.7 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % 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 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| 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 | 563 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 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 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 10 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 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 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 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, 4G, 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.76 W/kg Best value | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.01 W/kg | 0.72 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.28 W/kg Best value | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.52 W/kg | 1.37 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy Note20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G980, SM-G980F, SM-G980F/DS | SM-N981B, SM-N981B/DS, SM-N981U, SM-N981U1, SM-N981W, SM-N9810, SM-N981N |
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