Display
Size:
6.7 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
120Hz
Screen-to-body:
89.23 %
84.75 %
Peak brightness:
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
Octa-core, 4x 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55
GPU:
Adreno 650
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM:
8GB LPDDR5
6GB
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
128GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC
OS:
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (14)
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Battery
Capacity:
4300 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 25.0W
PhoneArena battery tests:
Battery Life Estimate:
6h 11m
Browsing:
14h 40m
Video:
8h 15m
Gaming:
9h 55m
Full Charge:
1h 27m
Charge in 30 min:
49
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
50 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/1.96"
Second camera:
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash:
LED
LED
Video recording:
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
13 MP
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 inches (161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm)
Weight:
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
7.37 oz (209.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Yes; IP67
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
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
5G Ready
4G (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)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G:
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
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
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:
5.0
5.3
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); Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Type-C (reversible)
Features:
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Charging, OTG
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
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, Hall (for flip covers)
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC
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
$ 369
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:
Yes
Yes
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