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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Specs
9.3
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review
8.0
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra User reviews
Description
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra closely follows the Galaxy S20 Ultra in terms of design. Specs-wise, we have the Snapdragon 865 chipset and an Exynos one to match in all non-US regions accompanied by 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB storage. At the back is situated a triple-camera setup with the same 108MP sensor from the S20 Ultra. S Pen and 5G come off as standard. The Note 20 Ultra is the first phone to make use of the latest and toughest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The phone is available for purchase (starting price is $1300).
This device is also known as Samsung SM-N986U
Pros
- High refresh rate (120Hz)
- 5G ready
- High screen-to-body ratio (91.63 %)
- Supports wireless charging
Deals
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Samsung Galaxy S20 User Reviews
Posted on: Oct 11, 2021, 1:47 PM
Review: What a disappointment this phone turned out to be. Steve Jobs was right when he said no one wants to use a stylus. It's pretty much wasted on this phone or any other Samsung Note that has ever existed. Samsung needs to go to a more stock Android look. They are straying too far from Google and it's slowing everything down.
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User: Nostromo79
Posted on: Sep 20, 2020, 7:19 AM
Review: The Note20 Ultra has been a stalwart companion these past thirty days. I appreciate the 512GB native storage which I've augmented with a SanDisk 1TB micro SD card. Storage has been my primary concern since I started carrying two phones in-the-field in 2011 or so; the Note20 Ultra w/1TB micro SD card now has that concern put to rest. I can record as much video as I'd like and have it with me as i see fit. I always back up my media in at least three different locations so I don't have to fret any corruption on the micro SD card. I've yet to have one fail in over a dozen years.
Posted on: Sep 20, 2020, 7:19 AM
Review: The Note20 Ultra has been a stalwart companion these past thirty days. I appreciate the 512GB native storage which I've augmented with a SanDisk 1TB micro SD card. Storage has been my primary concern since I started carrying two phones in-the-field in 2011 or so; the Note20 Ultra w/1TB micro SD card now has that concern put to rest. I can record as much video as I'd like and have it with me as i see fit. I always back up my media in at least three different locations so I don't have to fret any corruption on the micro SD card. I've yet to have one fail in over a dozen years.
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User: Switch00
Posted on: Aug 26, 2020, 7:30 AM
Review: There is still huge and simple way for improvement. Unfortunately, Samsung is walking in the shadows of Iphone, instead of taking the lead with its own way (which it paved with Note 2; the most/best futureproof smartphone to date). 3 things matter most to me on smartphone. Listening to music, taking photos and internet. No 3,5 mm jack means no high end sound (BT is inferior) (Note 2 was AMAZING) and no dedicated camera button where it should be means poor shooting experience (Nokia N8 and 1520 were amazing). Exynos in our area is the same as poor fruit and vegetables in local stores since the best one goes to richer countries. Could look far better. Camera bump poorly copied from Nokia N8 where it looked awesome. Curved screen is damaging screen visibility. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this phone.
Posted on: Aug 26, 2020, 7:30 AM
Review: There is still huge and simple way for improvement. Unfortunately, Samsung is walking in the shadows of Iphone, instead of taking the lead with its own way (which it paved with Note 2; the most/best futureproof smartphone to date). 3 things matter most to me on smartphone. Listening to music, taking photos and internet. No 3,5 mm jack means no high end sound (BT is inferior) (Note 2 was AMAZING) and no dedicated camera button where it should be means poor shooting experience (Nokia N8 and 1520 were amazing). Exynos in our area is the same as poor fruit and vegetables in local stores since the best one goes to richer countries. Could look far better. Camera bump poorly copied from Nokia N8 where it looked awesome. Curved screen is damaging screen visibility. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this phone.
Specs Compare
DisplayBenchmarks |
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Size: | 6.9 inches |
Resolution: | 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 496 PPI |
Technology: | Dynamic AMOLED |
Refresh rate: | 120Hz |
Screen-to-body: | 91.63 % |
Features: | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
HardwareBenchmarks |
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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: | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage: | 128GB, available to use: 107 GB |
Storage expansion: | microSDXC up to 1000 GB |
Device type: | Smartphone |
OS: | Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI |
BatteryBenchmarks |
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Capacity: | 4500 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 |
CameraBenchmarks |
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Rear: | Triple camera Camera samples |
Main camera: | 108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) |
Specifications: | Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.33"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
Second camera: | 12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) |
Specifications: | Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.0; Focal Length: 120 mm; Pixel size: 1 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 |
Flash: | LED |
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) |
DesignSize comparison |
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Dimensions: | 6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 inches (164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm) |
Weight: | 7.34 oz (208.0 g) |
Materials: | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Stainless steel |
Resistance: | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics: | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
Features: | Stylus |
Keys: | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors: | Mystic black, Mystic bronze, Mystic white |
Cellular |
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5G: | n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
4G (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), 71(600) |
4G (TDD): | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
3G: | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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FCC approval: | |
Date approved: | Jul 06, 2020 |
FCC ID value: | A3LSMN986U |
Measured SAR: | |
Head: | 0.78 W/kg |
Body: | 1.04 W/kg |
Simultaneous Transmission: | 1.59 W/kg |
Wireless Router: | 1.18 W/kg |
Phablet: | 3.92 W/kg |
Buyers information |
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Price: | $ 1300 |
User Manual: | This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer. |
In The Box: | Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide |
Availability |
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Officially announced: | Aug 05, 2020 |
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Alternative variants
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
for Europe
Differences from the main variant: | |
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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 |
Price: | € 1266 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
with 512GB storage
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Internal storage: | 512GB |
Price: | $ 1450 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
for Verizon
Differences from the main variant: | |
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5G: | n260, n261, mmWave |
4G (FDD): | Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD): | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 |
Carrier Availability
Discontinued
Verizon | |
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T-Mobile | |
U.S. Cellular | |
Xfinity Mobile |
News
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Samsung replaces one Note 20 Ultra screen for free even though many units have this issue
Links
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Note 20 Ultra: Should you upgrade?
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Note 20 Ultra, our S Pen-ed hopes
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
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- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs S20 Ultra comparison
- Predecessor: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ specs
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