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The Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.
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Samsung took the wraps off its latest pair of premium phones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, throughout its virtual Unpacked press occasion today. Priced at $999 and $1,299, respectively, the phones are among the most pricey Galaxy phones in Samsungs lineup– in spite of the COVID-19 break out causing a financial downturn– and they join the ranks of other premium phones that are available as well. (In the UK the Note 20 costs ₤ 849 and the Note 20 Ultra starts at ₤ 1,179. Australian costs arent yet available, however that converts to about AU$ 1,390 and AU$ 1,800.).
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For the complete rundown on how the Note 20 compares to its competitors, check out the comparison chart below. You can likewise compare how the Note 20 differs with its Note 10 and Note 9 predecessors here. And for more coverage of what Samsung revealed, including the Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Watch 3, have a look at CNETs Unpacked protection here.
Keep in mind 20 specifications vs. other phones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Display size, resolution.
For more like this.
Google Pixel 4 XL.
OnePlus 8 Pro.
iPhone 11 Pro.
These phones include the iPhone 11 Pro, the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Pixel 4 XL, all of which start at $900 (₤ 799, AU$ 1,279) and above. Compared to its competitors, the Note 20 sticks out in a few ways. It has 5G connectivity (a feature it shows only the OnePlus 8 Pro), it can tape 8K video and it has the signature S Pen stylus that Galaxy Note phones are understood for..
6.7-inch AMOLED; 2,400 x1,080 pixels.
5.8-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; 2,436 x1,125 pixels.
6.78-inch AMOLED; 1,440 x3,168 pixels.
6.3-inch OLED; 1,440 x3,040 pixels.
Pixel density.
393ppi.
458ppi.
513ppi.
537ppi.
Measurements (Inches).
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in.
5.67 x2.81 x0.32 in.
6.51 x 2.93 x 0.35 in.
2.9 x 6.3 x 0.3 in.
Measurements (Millimeters).
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm.
144×71.4 x8.1 mm.
165 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm.
75.1 x 160.4 x 8.2 mm.
Weight (Ounces, Grams).
6.84 oz, 194g.
6.63 oz; 188g.
7.02 oz; 199g.
6.8 oz; 193g.
Android 10.
Android 10.
iOS 13.
Mobile software.
Electronic camera.
Android 10.
12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (wide-angle), 64-megapixel (telephoto).
12-megapixel (wide-angle), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto).
48-megapixel (basic), 48-megapixel (ultra-wide), 8-megapixel (telephoto), 5-megapixel ( color filter).
12.2-megapixel (requirement), 16-megapixel (telephoto).
Front-facing video camera.
10-megapixel.
12-megapixel.
16-megapixel.
8-megapixel.
Video capture.
8K.
4K.
4K.
4K.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.
Processor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Storage.
Apple A13 Bionic.
128GB.
64GB, 256GB, 512GB.
128GB, 256GB.
64GB, 128GB.
RAM.
8GB.
Not disclosed.
8GB, 12GB.
6GB.
No.
No.
Expandable storage.
No.
Battery.
No.
4,300 mAh.
Not disclosed.
4,510 mAh.
3,700 mAh.
In-screen.
USB-C.
Fingerprint sensing unit.
Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging.
No.
No.
In-screen.
No.
Lightning.
No.
No.
Adapter.
Special features.
USB-C.
No.
USB-C.
S Pen stylus; 5G enabled; reverse cordless charging; water resistant (IP68).
Earphone jack.
5G enabled; Warp Charge; reverse cordless charging; water resistant (IP68); 120Hz revitalize rate.
Price (AUD).
$ 899 (64GB), $999 (128GB).
₤ 849 (4G), ₤ 949 (5G).
₤ 829 (64GB), ₤ 929 (128GB).
AU$ 1,279 (64GB), AU$ 1,429 (128GB).
Samsung took the wraps off its most recent pair of premium phones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, during its virtual Unpacked press event today. (In the UK the Note 20 costs ₤ 849 and the Note 20 Ultra starts at ₤ 1,179. Compared to its competitors, the Note 20 stands out in a couple of ways. For the complete rundown on how the Note 20 stacks up against its rivals, examine out the comparison chart below. You can also compare how the Note 20 differs with its Note 10 and Note 9 predecessors here.
Converts to about AU$ 1,390.
Soli movement sensing and touchless gestures; 90Hz screen; water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); cordless charging.
$ 999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB).
Cost (GBP).
AU$ 1,749 (64GB), AU$ 1,999 (256GB), AU$ 2,349 (512GB).
₤ 1,049 (64GB), ₤ 1,199 (256GB), ₤ 1,399 (512GB).
$ 999.
UK transforms to: AU$ 1,570 (8GB RAM/128GB), AU$ 1,770 (12GB RAM/256GB).
₤ 799 (8GB RAM/128GB), ₤ 899 (12GB RAM/256GB).
Cost off-contract (USD).
$ 899 (8GB RAM/128GB), $999 (12GB RAM/256GB).
