Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
29.1Performance50.8
55.1Display53.3
56.4Camera47.3
41.7Battery47.9
73.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and battery (+6). 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
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 10 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 232% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 500,000
- 117% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi+17% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,750 nits+17% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.1 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 410,856Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 273,971Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 44% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,658,175+232%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,950+117%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 5,100+92%Top 33% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+15% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 168 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.6 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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