Display
Size:
6.9 inches
6.1 inches
Resolution:
3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 496 PPI
2556 x 1179 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI
Technology:
Dynamic AMOLED
OLED
Refresh rate:
120Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
91.63 %
86.38 %
Peak brightness:
2000 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
Hexa-core, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 650
Apple GPU 5-core
RAM:
12GB LPDDR5
6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 107 GB
128GB, not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
OS:
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
iOS (17.x)
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Battery
Capacity:
4500 mAh
3349 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 20.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena battery tests:
Battery Life Estimate:
5h 40m
Browsing:
13h 25m
Video:
7h 51m
Gaming:
8h 243
Full Charge:
1h 55m
Charge in 30 min:
60%
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Dual camera
Main camera:
108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.33"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm; Pixel size: 2.0 μm
Second camera:
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.0; Focal Length: 120 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm
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
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) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF))
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 inches (164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm)
5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) , thickness with camera 0.45 inches (11.33 mm)
Weight:
7.34 oz (208.0 g)
6.03 oz (171.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Yes; 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 black, Mystic bronze, Mystic white
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Cellular
5G:
n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, 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), 71(600)
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), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (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)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
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
SIM type:
Nano SIM
eSIM
HD Voice:
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
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 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Charging
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T4
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
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Jul 06, 2020
Sep 12, 2023
FCC ID value:
A3LSMN986U
BCG-E8427A
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.78 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Body:
1.04 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.50 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.18 W/kg
Phablet:
3.92 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 1300
$ 799 / € 949
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
USB Type-C, Paperwork
Availability
Officially announced:
Yes
Yes