Display
Size:
6.1 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
3040 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 550 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:
Dynamic AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
88.66 %
89.23 %
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 640
Adreno 650
RAM:
8GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS:
Android (11, 10, 9.0 Pie), Samsung One UI
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Battery
Capacity:
3400 mAh
4300 mAh
Type:
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.1"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash:
LED
LED
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:
10 MP (Autofocus, HDR)
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
5.90 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches (149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm)
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:
5.54 oz (157.0 g)
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism blue, Prism black, Prism white, Prism green, Flamingo pink
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red
Cellular
5G:
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
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), 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), 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), 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
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)
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 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
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, 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 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging, OTG, Video out
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T4
M3, T3
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Heart rate, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC, ANT+
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Feb 01, 2019
Jul 22, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMG973U
A3LSMN981U
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.39 W/kg
0.41 W/kg
Body:
1.37 W/kg
0.92 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.35 W/kg
1.22 W/kg
Phablet:
3.99 W/kg
3.99 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 900
$ 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, USB Connector (OTG), Earphones by AKG, Quick Start Guide, Protective film
Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
Availability
Officially announced:
Feb 20, 2019
Aug 05, 2020
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