We had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra smartphone.
Join us for our hands-on experience, and find out what the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers!
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Hands-On Preview!
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is the larger version of the Galaxy Note 20, designed for “enthusiasts who want the most powerful Galaxy device” they can buy.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X curved display, with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and a pixel density of 496 ppi.
This display has a 120 Hz refresh rate, with 240 Hz touch rate, and support for HDR10+ colour.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is powered by the Samsung Exynos Octa 990 globally, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in the United States.
To ensure optimal performance in any condition, it is kept cool by the world’s slimmest vapour chamber.
It comes with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory, which is not only 50% faster but also uses 20% less power.
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Triple Camera System
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra comes with a triple camera system that consists of :
- a 108 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
- a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
- a 12 MP telephoto camera, with f/3.0 aperture
The 12MP telephoto camera supports 5X Hybrid Optic Zoom, and up to 50X Super Resolution Zoom. And they are supported by an Advanced Hybrid Laser Autofocus System.
It also supports up to 8K video recording at 24 fps, as well as 720p video recording at up to 120 Hz, and a new Pro Video Mode, which introduces :
- adjustable zoom speed, for smoother and more dramatic zoom action
- adjustable audio source, letting you focus audio recording in a specific direction
– default, front, rear, USB and Bluetooth (with Galaxy Buds Live)
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables the newly-announced Google Nearby Share feature – letting you share files by pointing at compatible devices.
UWB technology also allows it to function as digital keys. And in the future, Samsung will introduce SmartThings, which lets you locate objects using AR (Augmented Reality).
Samsung DeX
Naturally, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
Improved S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an improved S Pen with much lower latency (9 ms), and a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time.
The new S Pen will also support Anywhere actions – general Air actions that will work with any app :
- Move Backwards
- Home
- Recent App
- Smart Select
- Screen Capture
Bigger Battery, Faster Charging
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 4,500 mAh battery, which is just a little larger than the Galaxy Note 10+‘s 4,300 mAh battery.
It supports super fast charging, which lets it to recharge 50% of its battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Specifications
| Specifications | Galaxy Note20 Ultra (US / Korea / China) |
Galaxy Note20 Ultra (Global) |
| Display | 6.9-inch Infinity-O Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X Panel |
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| Display Features | HDR10+, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits | |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels, 496 ppi | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 | |
| Operating System | One UI 2.0 (Android Q) | |
| Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor | 1 x Kryo 585 Prime core (3.0 GHz) 3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.4 GHz) 4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz) |
2 x Mongoose 5 cores (2.7 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A76 cores (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 cores (2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (660 MHz) | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Memory | 12 GB LPDDR5 | |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | |
| External Storage | Hybrid MicroSD Slot (up to 1 TB) | |
| Front Camera | 10 MP camera (f/2.2) | |
| Main Cameras | 108 MP main camera (f/1.8) 12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 12 MP 5X optical zoom camera (f/3.0) Laser autofocus sensor |
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| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1 WiFi-AX USB 2.0 Type C |
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| S Pen | Yes, 9 ms response time, 4096 levels Lithium Titanate battery (24 hours standby) |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | 3D Sonic Max | |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | |
| Dimensions | 77.2 mm wide 164.8 mm tall 8.1 mm thick |
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| Weight | 208 g | |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra will be available in three colour options – Mystic White, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.
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In Malaysia and Singapore, Samsung will only bring in one model with these specifications :
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 256 GB) : RM 5,199 | S$1,898 (about US$1,240 / £944 / A$1,727)
In the United States, Samsung is introducing two models :
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 128 GB) : US$ 1,299 (about RM 5,450 / £992 / A$1,813)
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 512 GB) : US$ 1,449 (about RM 6,080 / £1,107 / A$2,022)
In the United Kingdom, Samsung is introducing two models :
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 256 GB) : £1,179 (about RM 6,478 / US$1,544 / A$2,155)
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 512 GB) : £1,279 (about RM 7,027 / US$1,675 / A$2,337)
In Australia, Samsung is introducing three models :
- Note20 Ultra 4G (12 GB + 256 GB) : A$1,849 (about RM 5,560 / US$1,325 / £1,012)
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 256 GB) : A$1,999 (about RM 6,011 / US$1,432 / £1,094)
- Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 512 GB) : A$2,199 (about RM 6,612 / US$1,576 / £1,203)
Malaysia
Here are the direct online purchase links in Malaysia :
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (256GB) : Mystic Bronze | Mystic White | Mystic Black
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Singapore
Here are the direct online purchase links in Singapore :
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (256GB) : Mystic Bronze | Mystic White | Mystic Black
United States
Here are the direct online purchase links in the United States :
- Note20 Ultra 5G (128 GB) : Mystic Bronze | Mystic White | Mystic Black
United Kingdom
Here are the direct online purchase links in the United Kingdom :
- Note20 Ultra 5G (256 GB) : Mystic Bronze | Mystic White | Mystic Black
- Note20 Ultra 5G (512 GB) : Mystic Bronze | Mystic Black
Australia
Here are the direct online purchase links in Australia :
- Note20 Ultra 5G (256 GB) : Mystic Bronze | Mystic White | Mystic Black
- Note20 Ultra 5G (512 GB) : Mystic Black
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