Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
29.1Performance39.3
55.1Display49.4
56.4Camera46.1
41.7Battery51.4
73.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and battery (+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
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 46
- 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
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 116% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,080,000 vs 500,000
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi+23% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+3% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,080,000+116%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,450+61%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 3,800+43%Top 52% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 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 | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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