Display
Size:
6.7 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 386 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:
AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:
90Hz
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
89.96 %
89.23 %
Peak brightness:
800 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 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, 2840 MHz, 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:
8GB LPDDR5
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
256GB, not expandable
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Xiaomi MI UI
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4500 mAh
4300 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging, Reverse charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 50.0W; Wireless: 30.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.33"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
12 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 50 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
20 MP (Ultra-wide)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 15 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera:
8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.7x; Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 94 mm; Sensor size: 1/4.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash:
Tricolor LED
LED
Video recording:
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 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:
EIS
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:
20 MP (HDR, Slow-motion videos)
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches (162.58 x 74.80 x 8.96 mm)
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:
7.34 oz (208.0 g)
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Resistance:
Splash
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, 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:
Alpine white, Solstice grey
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n7, n28, n77, n78, Sub-6
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), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band)
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), 40(2300)
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
Dual SIM:
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
aptX-HD
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.1
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; 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 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging, Headphones port, OTG
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC, Infrared
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
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
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
65W charger, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter
Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide
Availability
Officially announced:
Mar 27, 2020
Aug 05, 2020
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