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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.0 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 749,000
- against 630,095
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, if you care about…
- Weight
- 208 g
- against 229 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Body Materials
- Glass, Stainless Steel
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 749,000 Best value | 630,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,334 Best value | 1,131 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,339 Best value | 3,173 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. | 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex•A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex•A55 2.0 GHz |
| 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 | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown, Grey | Bronze, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.1 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Stainless Steel Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Stylus Support | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 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 | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 3,088 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 515 ppi Best value | 496 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Variable Refresh Rate, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B14, 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 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 n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 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 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | 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, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | 0.57 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.02 W/kg | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.71 W/kg | 0.32 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.58 W/kg | 1.47 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 422 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS, SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W, SM-G998N, SM-G9980 | SM-N985F, SM-N985F/DS |
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