Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
29.1Performance66.1
55.1Display53.6
56.4Camera46.5
41.7Battery70.5
73.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and battery (+29). 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
- 50% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 407% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 500,000
- 203% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi+29% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,900 nits+27% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 500,000 | 2,535,201+407% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 22% | 2,438+171%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Bottom 27% | 8,035+203%Top 19% |
| 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 S26 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 |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,900 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 193 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.4 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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