Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
29.1Performance73.2
55.1Display63.6
56.4Camera51.3
41.7Battery51.1
73.3Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+21). 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 51
- 15% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 275% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,941 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi | 513 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 2,600 nits+73% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 22% | 3,105+245%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Bottom 27% | 9,941+275%Top 7% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 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 S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+15% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.1 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 163 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 5.8 mm+28% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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