Display
Size:
6.6 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
2700 x 1228 pixels, 449 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:
OLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:
120Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
91.52 %
89.23 %
Features:
HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime Core, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:
Yes
Adreno 650
RAM:
8GB
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
256GB
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
HarmonyOS
Android (12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4360 mAh
4300 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 66.0W; Wireless: 50.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
64 MP (Periscope, OIS)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.5x
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
13 MP (Ultra-wide)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera:
40 MP (Black and White)
Video recording:
Yes
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:
13 MP
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.25 x 2.87 x 0.33 inches (158.8 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm)
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:
6.88 oz (195.0 g)
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
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
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
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:
5.2
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6); 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
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
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC
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:
Jul 29, 2021
Aug 05, 2020
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