Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
29.1Performance29.1
55.1Display54
56.4Camera65.9
41.7Battery55.1
73.3Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and camera (+10). 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 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 25% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 4 x
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 42
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi | 511 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+25% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+25% | 4 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 40 MP+300% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g+6% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+8% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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