Display
Size:
6.7 inches
8.3 inches
Resolution:
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
2266 x 1488 pixels, 327 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED Plus
IPS LCD
Refresh rate:
60Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
89.23 %
77.41 %
Peak brightness:
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB
Apple A15 Bionic
Processor:
Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm
Hexa-core, 64-bit, 5 nm
GPU:
Adreno 650
Yes
RAM:
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
64GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Tablet
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
iPadOS (15.x)
Battery
Capacity:
4300 mAh
5078 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, 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:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
12 MP
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
Front:
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
12 MP
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 inches (195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm)
Weight:
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
10.34 oz (297.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Aluminum; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control
Colors:
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red
Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight
Cellular
5G:
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
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+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
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
Loudspeaker
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
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); MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:
NFC, ANT+
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
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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