Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Apple iPad Air (2020)
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Super AMOLED Plus
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
89.23 %
81.23 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB
Apple A14 Bionic
Processor
GPU
Adreno 650
Apple 4-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
64GB, not expandable
Device type
Smartphone
Tablet
OS
Android (10), Samsung One UI
iPadOS (14.x)
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Camera
Rear
Triple camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8
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)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS
Front
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
7 MP (EIS, HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 17.3 oz (494 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Stylus
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green
Rose gold, Space gray, Silver, Green, Sky blue
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)
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), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
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
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Type-C (reversible)
Features
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Charging, Headphones port
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
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
$ 729
In The Box
Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Availability
Officially announced
Aug 05, 2020
Sep 15, 2020
Scheduled release
October 2020
