Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
32Performance29.1
47.3Display55.1
51.5Camera56.4
45.8Battery41.7
65.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and display (+8). Nothing Phone (1) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 42
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 56% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 500,000
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 496 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 780,000+56%Top 66% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+13%Top 68% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+11%Top 64% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+7% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (Nothing OS) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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