Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
29.1Performance37.5
55.1Display47.2
56.4Camera41.7
41.7Battery41.7
73.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and display (+8). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 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
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 108% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 500,000
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi+24% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+25% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,040,324+108%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,450+61%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 3,650+38%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+800% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 177 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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