Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
48.9Performance29.1
50.3Display55.1
54.8Camera56.4
61.1Battery41.7
73.3Features73.3
9 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and battery (+19). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 42
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 164% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,320,000 vs 500,000
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 50
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 26% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 394 ppi
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+7% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,320,000+164%Top 31% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+106%Top 39% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+79%Top 38% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+4% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+3% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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