Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Huawei Mate X2 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.9 inches

8.0 inches

6.2 inches

Resolution:

3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 496 PPI

2480 x 2200 pixels, 414 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI

Technology:

Dynamic AMOLED

OLED

Dynamic AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

91.63 %

86.89 %

86.06 %

Peak brightness:

1300 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Folding inside the device, 90Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor

120Hz refresh rate (adaptive), HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Front cover display:

6.5 inches, 2700 x 1160 pixels, OLED, 90Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Rear cover display:

Part of the main display

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB

Kirin 9000

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Processor:

Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm

Octa-core, 3130 MHz, Cortex-A77@3.13 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A77@2.54 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55@2.05 GHz, 64-bit, 5 nm

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm

GPU:

Adreno 650

Mali-G78

Adreno 660

RAM:

12GB LPDDR5

8GB LPDDR4

8GB LPDDR5

Internal storage:

128GB, available to use: 107 GB

256GB, not expandable

128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Android (10), EMUI 11.0 UI

Android (11), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

4500 mAh

4000 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Huawei SuperCharge

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 55.0W

Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Triple camera

Quad camera, Doubles as a selfie camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)

50 MP (OIS, Autofocus, PDAF)

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.33"; 0.8 μm

F1.9

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.76"; 1.8 μm

Second camera:

12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

12 MP (Telephoto, OIS)

64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.0; Focal Length: 120 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm

Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm

Third camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)

8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 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

Optical zoom: 10.0x; Aperture size: F4.4

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Fourth camera:

16 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2

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), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)

7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS

Video calling, Video sharing

OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS

Front:

10 MP (PDAF, HDR)

16 MP (Wide Angle)

10 MP (PDAF, HDR)

Video capture:

3840x2160 (4K UHD)

2512x1080

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)

6.37 x 5.74 x 0.32 inches (161.8 x 145.8 x 8.2 mm )

5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)

Folded:

6.37 x 2.93 x 0.57 inches (161.8 x 74.6 x 14.7 mm)

Weight:

7.34 oz (208.0 g)

10.41 oz (295.0 g)

6.03 oz (171.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Stainless steel

Back: Aluminum; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint

Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint

Features:

Stylus

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Mystic black, Mystic bronze, Mystic white

Crystal Blue, Crystal Pink, White, Black

Phantom pink, Violet, Gray, White

Cellular

5G:

n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave

n1, n3, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n79, n80, n84

n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, 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), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+)

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), 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+)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

UMTS:

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800)

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 Pro Cat 21 (1400/200 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Album art cover, Background playback

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

FM, Stereo, RDS

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

5.2

5.0

Wi-Fi:

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

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Features:

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Charging, Headphones port, Mass storage device

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Other:

NFC, ANT+

NFC, Infrared

NFC, ANT+

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Jul 06, 2020

Dec 08, 2020

FCC ID value:

A3LSMN986U link

A3LSMG991U link

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.78 W/kg

0.36 W/kg

Body:

1.04 W/kg

1.08 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

3.96 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.18 W/kg

1.09 W/kg

Phablet:

3.92 W/kg

2.49 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 1300

$ 2785

$ 800

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

Charger, USB Type-C Cable, USB Type-C Earphones, Standing PU Case (Dependent on market), Quick Start Guide, Eject Tool, Warranty Card, Precautions card

C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin

Availability

Officially announced:

Aug 05, 2020

Feb 22, 2021

Jan 14, 2021