OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
38.6Performance29.1
46.6Display55.1
39.3Camera56.4
55.9Battery41.7
65.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — OnePlus 98 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OnePlus 9 scores 46.5 against 46.7 for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 42
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 160% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 25 W
- 108% higher AnTuTu: 1,040,324 vs 500,000
- Lower launch price: $729 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 496 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,500 nits+36% |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324+108% | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+61%Bottom 43% | 900Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+38%Bottom 39% | 2,650Bottom 23% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+160% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+8% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.1 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | 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 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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