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Samsung
12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched August 2020
Overview
NeoScore
7.5
#569 of 6277
- Design & display
- 8.3
- Performance & hardware
- 6.5
- Camera
- 8.4
- Connectivity
- 7.3
- Battery & charging
- 7.2
Strengths
- Its 120 Hz display refresh rate is better than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 1500-nit peak brightness is among the highest of its time.
- Its 1/1.33″ main sensor is among the largest of its time.
Weak points
- At 208 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.9″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,440 × 3,088 px120 Hz
- Design
- 208 g77.2 mm164.8 mm8.1 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 630,095Better than 11% of phones
- Battery
- 4,500 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 108 Mpx · f/1.813 Mpx · f/312.2 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 10 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra suits buyers who want a large, feature-rich screen and versatile cameras; the trade-off is its 208 g weight, heavier than most phones of its time. This global configuration pairs 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage, and the phone is also sold in configurations up to 512 GB.
Its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1500-nit peak brightness and 496 ppi. The refresh rate is better than that of most phones launched around the same time, while peak brightness is among the highest. For photography, the 1/1.33″ main sensor is among the largest of its time, and 5x optical zoom is among the highest magnifications. Video recording reaches 8K at 24 fps, adding a high-resolution option alongside the camera’s different framing choices.
The 12 GB of RAM and AnTuTu result of 630,095 put performance better than most phones of its time. Its 4500 mAh battery and 25 W wired charging are slightly above average, while 15 W wireless charging is among the best. The phone also has IP68 resistance and expandable storage.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra has an overall NeoScore of 7.5 and stands among the best phones launched around the same time. It is a compelling all-round choice for buyers prioritizing the display, zoom and camera versatility, with the heavier build as the clear compromise.
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.
7.48
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
8.3
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 496 ppi
- 9.9
- Peak Display Brightness 1,500 nits
- 9.3
- Display Features 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
- 5.5
- Weight 208 g
- 5.2
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 91.7 %
- 9.9
- Body Thickness 8.1 mm
- 7.8
Performance & hardware
6.5
- AnTuTu Score 630,095
- 2.4
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.0
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.73 GHz
- 7.0
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
8.4
- Sensor Size 1/1.33″
- 8.4
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 108 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 5 x
- 9.0
- Camera Features Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Continuous Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.3
- Connectivity Features 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+
- 5.5
- Cellular Bands 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- 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
7.2
- Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
- 7.4
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 6.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 10.0
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- Design & display
- 8.31
- Performance & hardware
- 6.46
- Camera
- 8.36
- Connectivity
- 7.28
- Battery & charging
- 7.19
- NeoScore rank
- #569 / 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
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 630,095
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,131
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,173
- CPU Description
- 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex•A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex•A55 2.0 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Bronze, Black, White
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- Body Width
- 77.2 mm
- Body Height
- 164.8 mm
- Weight
- 208 g
- Usable Surface
- 91.7 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Stainless Steel
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,088 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 496 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Features
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- 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
- 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
- SAR American Head
- 0.57 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 1.02 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.32 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.47 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, High-Bitrate Audio Support
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-N985F, SM-N985F/DS
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
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
- Samsung Bright S5KHM1
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.33″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KHM1
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.33″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
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
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Continuous Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
Rear telephoto camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3M5
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.4″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 5 x
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3M5
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.4″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 5 x
- Aperture
- f/3
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K2L3
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/7.58″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K2L3
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/7.58″
- 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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31Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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