Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs

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Released

Aug 21, 2020

Display

6.7 inches
2400 x 1080 pixels
60Hz Refresh rate

Camera

12 MP (Triple camera)
10 MP front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8GB RAM

Storage

128GB, not expandable

Battery

4300 mAh

OS

Android 12
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 specs include Snapdragon 865 chipset and an Exynos one to match in all non-US regions accompanied by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage, and 4300mAh battery. At the back is situated the triple-camera setup from the Galaxy S20. A 6.7-inch sAMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate is at the front. S Pen and 5G come off as standard. The Galaxy Note 20 is available for starting price of $1000.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-N981U

Pros

5G ready
High screen-to-body ratio (89.23 %)
Supports wireless charging

Shop links

$1000

Deal

$1000

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	6.7 inches
Resolution:	2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:	60Hz
Screen-to-body:	89.23 %
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 650
RAM:	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:	128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI Screenshots

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	4300 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results:	link
Charging:	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Triple camera Camera samples
Main camera:	12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:	64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:	12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording:	7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:	OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:	10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:	3840x2160 (4K UHD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:	6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Plastic
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:	2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:	Stylus
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red

Cellular
5G:	n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:	Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:	NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 22, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMN981U
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.41 W/kg
Body:	0.92 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.22 W/kg
Phablet:	3.99 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 1000
User Manual:	This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:	Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide

Availability
Officially announced:	Aug 05, 2020

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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

For Europe

Differences from the main variant:
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2x 2.73GHz Exynos M5 + 2x 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali G77 MP11
Internal storage:	256GB
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 16, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMN981B
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.29 W/kg
Body:	0.72 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.60 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.24 W/kg
Phablet:	1.93 W/kg
Price:	€ 1023