Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs

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Released

Aug 21, 2020

Display

6.7-inch
2400 x 1080 px

Camera

12 MP Main
10 MP Selfie

Battery

4300 mAh

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8GB RAM

OS

Android 13
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 specs include Snapdragon 865 chipset and an Exynos one to match in all non-US regions accompanied by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage, and 4300mAh battery. At the back is situated the triple-camera setup from the Galaxy S20. A 6.7-inch sAMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate is at the front. S Pen and 5G come off as standard. The Galaxy Note 20 is available for starting price of $1000.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-N981U

Pros

5G ready
High screen-to-body ratio (89.23 %)
Supports wireless charging

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Deals

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	6.7-inch
Resolution:	2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED Plus
Refresh rate:	60Hz
Screen-to-body:	89.23 %
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 650
RAM:	8GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage:	128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
OS:	Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	4300 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

Camera
Rear:	Triple camera Camera samples
Main camera:	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:	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 Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash:	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, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:	10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:	3840x2160 (4K UHD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
Weight:	6.84 oz (194.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Plastic
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:	2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:	Stylus
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red

Cellular
5G:	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)
4G (TDD):	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)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	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
Features:	Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:	NFC, ANT+

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:	Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide

Availability
Officially announced:	Aug 05, 2020

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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

For Europe

Differences from the main variant:
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2x 2.73GHz Exynos M5 + 2x 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali G77 MP11
Internal storage:	256GB
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 16, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMN981B
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.29 W/kg
Body:	0.72 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.60 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.24 W/kg
Phablet:	1.93 W/kg
Price:	€ 1023

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular
Xfinity Mobile

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