Display
Size:
6.7 inches
6.1 inches
Resolution:
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
2532 x 1170 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED Plus
OLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
120Hz
Screen-to-body:
89.23 %
87.24 %
Peak brightness:
1200 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity 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
6GB
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
128GB, not expandable
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
iOS (15.x)
Battery
Capacity:
4300 mAh
3125 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
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 20.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.5; Focal length: 26 mm; Pixel size: 1.9 μm
Second camera:
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.8; Focal Length: 77 mm
Third camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal Length: 13 mm
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), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
Front:
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm)
Weight:
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
7.20 oz (204.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Splash, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
3D Face unlock
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue
Cellular
5G:
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, 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), 39(1900+), 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), 2(1900), 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, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
Dual SIM:
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
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, 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, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Lightning
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, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T4
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
$ 999
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
USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation
Availability
Officially announced:
Aug 05, 2020
Sep 14, 2021
Scheduled release:
(Official) Sep 24, 2021
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