Display
Size:
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
3040 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 534 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:
OLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:
90Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
82.21 %
89.23 %
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB
Processor:
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm
Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm
GPU:
Adreno 640
Adreno 650
RAM:
6GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
64GB, not expandable
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (12, 11, 10)
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
3700 mAh
4300 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Camera
Rear:
Dual camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
16 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 45 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
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:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, EIS
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:
8 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF))
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 inches (160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm)
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
3D Face unlock
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Just black, Clearly white, Oh so orange
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), 17(700 b), 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)
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)
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)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
aptX-HD
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging, Headphones port
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Sep 03, 2019
Jul 22, 2020
FCC ID value:
A4RG020J
A3LSMN981U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.35 W/kg
0.41 W/kg
Body:
1.18 W/kg
0.92 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.00 W/kg
1.22 W/kg
Phablet:
3.57 W/kg
3.99 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 899
$ 1000
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
18W USB-C power adapter, 1m USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool
Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
Availability
Officially announced:
Oct 15, 2019
Aug 05, 2020
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