The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones have now been officially launched!
And here is a quick comparison of their key features and specifications!
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Note 20 Ultra : Virtual Launch
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones were unveiled on Wednesday, 5 August 2020!
But instead of a grand live show, it will be a virtual launch, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Note 20 Ultra : A Summary!
Here is a quick summary of the key features of the latest Samsung Galaxy Note devices!
Different Displays
The two models will come with different displays with different resolutions :
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, curved edges
- Galaxy Note20 : 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ (FHD+), flat
But both displays will support 120 Hz refresh rates, with HDR10+ colour.
Performance
They will both be powered by the Samsung Exynos Octa 990 globally, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in the United States.
To ensure optimal performance in any condition, they are both kept cool by the world’s slimmest vapour chamber.
The Galaxy Note20 will come with 8 GB of memory, while the Note20 Ultra will have 12 GB of memory.
More importantly, these will be the latest LPDDR5 memory, which is not only 50% faster but also uses 20% less power.
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Improved Cameras
They both have a triple camera system, but with different cameras :
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 108MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto, laser AF
- Galaxy Note20 : 12MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto
Improved Video Recording
Both devices will support up to 8K video recording at 24 fps, as well as 720p video recording at up to 120 Hz.
But a key new feature is the 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)
50X Space Zoom | 30X Space Zoom
Samsung is not going to use the Galaxy S20 Ultra‘s folded lens design, replacing 100X Space Zoom with :
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 5X Hybrid Optic Zoom with 50X Super Resolution Zoom
- Galaxy Note20 : 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom with 30X Super Resolution Zoom
Mobile Gaming
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 devices will come with a free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription in select countries, giving you access to 100+ specially selected games.
On top of that, Samsung is giving it serious gaming chops, with an AI Game Booster feature, a high-resolution display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch rate.
In addition, they also reduced the Bluetooth audio response time, to reduce audio lag.
Improved S Pen
They will both come with a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time. However, the S Pen for the Galaxy Note 20 has a 25 ms response time, while the S Pen for the Note 20 Ultra has a 9 ms response 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
Battery Capacities
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will come with a slightly larger battery than the “regular” Note 20 :
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 4,500 mAh
- Galaxy Note20 : 4,300 mAh
They will both support wireless charging with reverse charging capability, of course.
New Colours
Samsung will offer three colour options per model :
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
- Galaxy Note20 : Mystic Green, Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze
Rumours have it that Samsung will also introduce Mint and Purple colour options, even a BTS Limited Edition… eventually.
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
Both devices will support 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 the Galaxy Note20 devices 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 Galaxy Note20 devices support Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Note 20 Ultra : Specifications
To help you decide which model best suits you, here is a table comparing their key specifications :
Specifications | Galaxy Note 20 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
Display | 6.7-inch Infinity-O Display Super AMOLED+ Panel |
6.9-inch Infinity-O Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X Panel |
Display Features | HDR10+, 60 Hz | HDR10+, 120 Hz, 1500 nits |
Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3088 pixels |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 | |
Operating System | One UI 2.0 (Android Q) | |
Platform | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
Processor | 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 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | |
Memory | 8 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB LPDDR5 |
Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
External Storage | Hybrid MicroSD Slot (up to 512 GB) | |
Front Camera | 10 MP camera (f/2.2) | |
Main Cameras | 12 MP main camera (f/1.8) 12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 64 MP 3X Hybrid Zoom camera (f/2.0) |
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 focus sensor |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1 WiFi-AX USB 2.0 Type C |
|
S Pen | 25 ms response time, 4096 levels Lithium Titanate battery |
9 ms response time, 4096 levels Lithium Titanate battery |
Fingerprint Sensor | 3D Sonic Max | |
Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Dimensions | 75.2 mm wide 161.6 mm tall 8.3 mm thick |
77.2 mm wide 164.8 mm tall 8.1 mm thick |
Weight | 192 g | 208 g |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Price + Availability
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)
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 : Price + Availability
In Malaysia and Singapore, Samsung will bring in these models with these specifications :
- Note20 4G (8 GB + 256 GB) : RM 3,899 | S$1,398 (about US$929 / £708 / A$1,295)
- Note20 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) : RM 4,299 | S$1,548 (about US$1,205 / £780 / A$1,427)
In the United States, Samsung is introducing one model :
- Note20 5G (8 GB + 128 GB) : US$ 999 (about RM 4,189 / £763 / A$1,398)
In the United Kingdom, Samsung is introducing two models :
- Note20 4G (8 GB + 256 GB) : £849 (about RM 4,665 / US$1,112 / A$1,556)
- Note20 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) : £949 (about RM 5,214 / US$1,243 / A$1,740)
In Australia, Samsung is introducing two models :
- Note20 4G (8 GB + 256 GB) : A$1,499 (about RM 4,492 / US$1,071 / £818)
- Note20 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) : A$1,649 (about RM 4,942 / US$1,178 / £899)
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