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iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

iPhone X

Apple

iPhone X

$999

29.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Inno Score
20Performance29.1
29.7Display55.1
35.3Camera56.4
21.3Battery41.7
60Features73.3
4 spec wins — iPhone X14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 29.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and camera (+21). iPhone X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone X

  • 67% higher OS update pledge: 5 years vs 3 years
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,050 vs 900
  • 16% lower weight: 174 g vs 208 g
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 42 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Screen size5.8 ″6.9 ″+19%
Panel typeOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2436x11253088x1440
Pixel density458 ppi496 ppi+8%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness625 nits1,500 nits+140%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
ChipsetApple A11 BionicSamsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 10500,000Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050+17%Top 66%900Top 78%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,400Top 75%2,650+10%Top 72%
RAM (max)3 GB12 GB+300%
Storage options64GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Main camera12 MP108 MP+800%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP
Telephoto12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom2 x5 x+150%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera7 MP10 MP+43%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Capacity2,716 mAh4,500 mAh+66%
Wired charging15 W25 W+67%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Weight174 g+16%208 g
Thickness7.7 mm+5%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialStainless steelStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
OS at launchiOS 11Android 10 (One UI 2.5)
OS update pledge5 years+67%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpeciPhone XSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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