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8 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched August 2020
Overview
NeoScore
6.8
#1044 of 6277
- Design & display
- 7.2
- Performance & hardware
- 5.9
- Camera
- 7.7
- Connectivity
- 6.9
- Battery & charging
- 6.2
Strengths
- Its 3x optical zoom is among the best on phones of its time.
- The 1/1.76-inch main camera sensor is larger than average for phones of its time.
- Its 25 W wired charging is above average for phones of its time.
Weak points
- The display is limited to 60 Hz, a lower refresh rate than most phones of its time.
- Its 4,300 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.
- At 192 g, it is heavier than average for phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px60 Hz
- Design
- 192 g75.2 mm161.6 mm8.3 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 630,095Better than 11% of phones
- Battery
- 4,300 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 12 Mpx · f/1.864 Mpx · f/212 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 10 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 8 GB / 128 GB / Global technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 suits buyers who want a stylus-equipped phone with versatile cameras, but its 60 Hz display and 4,300 mAh battery give up refresh rate and capacity compared with most phones of its time. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display has 393 ppi, above average, while its screen-to-body ratio is among the best. Even so, 60 Hz is a lower refresh rate than most phones launched around the same time offer. Its design and display overall are better than most.
Performance is also better than most phones of its time. This configuration pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage, both more than most contemporaries offer. The camera is among the best: its 1/1.76-inch main sensor is larger than average, and 3x optical zoom is among the best. The telephoto camera supplies optical reach for framing distant subjects, and video recording goes up to 8K.
Connectivity is among the best for phones of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and eSIM. The battery capacity is below average, but 25 W wired charging is above average and 15 W wireless charging is among the best; reverse wireless charging is included too. At 192 g, the phone is heavier than average. With a NeoScore of 6.8, the Note20 is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize the stylus, optical zoom and broad connectivity over a smoother display and greater battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
6.77
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 128 GB / Global
Design & display
7.2
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 393 ppi
- 8.3
- Display Features Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support
- 4.0
- Weight 192 g
- 6.8
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 89.2 %
- 9.2
- Body Thickness 8.3 mm
- 7.4
Performance & hardware
5.9
- AnTuTu Score 630,095
- 2.4
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.0
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.73 GHz
- 7.0
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.7
- Sensor Size 1/1.76″
- 6.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 12 Mpx
- 6.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Ultra Stable Video, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, 4K Video, 8K Video, Quadruple Camera, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Telephoto Camera
- 10.0
Connectivity
6.9
- Connectivity Features 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
- 4.0
- 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.2
- Battery Capacity 4,300 mAh
- 6.8
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 6.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 5.7
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- Design & display
- 7.23
- Performance & hardware
- 5.92
- Camera
- 7.72
- Connectivity
- 6.9
- Battery & charging
- 6.21
- NeoScore rank
- #1044 / 6277
Samsung
Technical specifications
Sheet for the version sold in North America; a different version is sold in Europe.
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- ARM Mali-G77 MP11
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.73 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 630,095
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 984
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,722
- CPU Description
- 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
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Green, Bronze, Grey, Red, Blue, Black
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- Body Width
- 75.2 mm
- Body Height
- 161.6 mm
- Weight
- 192 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Unfolded thickness
- 8.3 mm
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Stylus Support
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- 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 Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- 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
- 1,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 200 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 3
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, High-Bitrate Audio Support
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS
Product codes
- EAN
- 8400000139700
Galaxy Note 20
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX555
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.9 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX555
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.9 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps, HDR10+, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Ultra Stable Video, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, 4K Video, 8K Video, Quadruple Camera, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Telephoto Camera
Rear telephoto camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KGW2
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KGW2
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K2LA
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K2LA
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX374
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX374
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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43Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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