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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
29.1Performance21.8
55.1Display54
56.4Camera54.9
41.7Battery49.1
73.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra8 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 46.7 against 45.5 for Sharp AQUOS sense9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
  • 115% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 18% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 422 ppi
  • 13% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.1 ″

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 42
  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 44% higher Wired charging: 36 W vs 25 W
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.9 ″+13%6.1 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDPro IGZO OLED
Resolution3088x14401080x2340
Pixel density496 ppi+18%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits2,000 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu500,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)900Bottom 22%961+7%Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,650Bottom 27%2,713+2%Bottom 29%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera108 MP+115%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video8K@24fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W36 W+44%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
Weight208 g166 g+20%
Thickness8.1 mm+9%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2.5)Android 14
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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