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Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs Comparison

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9.1
Samsung Galaxy S20+
8.0
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Released · Mar 06, 2020
Released · Aug 21, 2020
6.7-inch · 3200 x 1440 px
6.7-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
12 MP Main · 10 MP Selfie
12 MP Main · 10 MP Selfie
12GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
4500 mAh
4300 mAh
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Display

Size
6.7-inch 6.7-inch
Resolution
3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 524 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate
120Hz (@1080p) 60Hz
Screen-to-body
90.94 % 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 865 SM8250 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 650 Adreno 650
RAM
12GB (LPDDR5) 8GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 104.1 GB 128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
OS
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results
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Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, 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
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
5h 25min
Browsing
8h 30min
Video
9h 53min
Gaming
8h 26min
Battery Life Estimate
5h 3min
Browsing
11h 58min
Video
7h 17min
Gaming
6h 38min
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Camera

Rear
Quad camera Triple camera
Main camera
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Pixel size: 1.8 μm 		12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.76"
Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 1.1x
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal Length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm 		64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal Length: 27 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera
0.3 MP VGA (ToF 3D depth sensing)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.0
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, EIS 		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
Front
10 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 10 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
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Design

Dimensions
6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches
(161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm) 		6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches
(161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight
6.56 oz(188.0 g) 6.84 oz(194.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6)
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
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Cosmic grey, Cloud blue, Cosmic black, Cosmic white, Aura red, Aura blue Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red

Cellular

5G
Bands n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands 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), 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, 48(3600) 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

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 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)
Noise cancellation 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, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+ NFC, ANT+

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jan 28, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG986B 		Date approved: Jul 22, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMN981U
Measured SAR
Head: 0.25 W/kg
Body: 0.89 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.35 W/kg
Phablet: 2.95 W/kg 		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
$ 1200 $ 1000
User Manual
This is the official Samsu​ng Galaxy S20+ User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer. This is the official Samsu​ng 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
Feb 11, 2020 Aug 05, 2020
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