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Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the direct successor of the Galaxy Note 10 released in 2019. The device is avilable with either 4G or 5G network variants. The configuration of both the LTE and 5G variants are same, except that the 4G version is only available with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, and lack the faster data transfer on the 5G model.
On the other hand, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 borrows some specifications from the Galaxy S20 Plus announced earlier this year. For example, the new comer spot 6.7-inches display, which is similar to the display on the S20 Plus, although the Note20’s display panel is Super AMOLED Plus with 1080 x 2400 pixels.
But not just that, the camera department of both Note20 and S20 are not far from each other, except for the absent of the fourth TOF sensor on the Galaxy S20 Plus version. The rest three rear camera modules at the back includes; a 12 MP main (wide) sensor, a 64 MP telephoto lens and a 12 MP super-wide angle lens
As for the CPU, well, Samsung’s owned 7nm Exynos 990 is given to the Global market, while North America and few other selected regions (UK and China, probably) will be getting the Snapdragon 865+ version of the Note 20. Both versions has 8GB RAM with either 128/256GB of non-expandable storage.
The main sensor is capable of Dual pixels PDAF, f/1.8 aperture and Super Steady Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), along with a single LED flash. Upfront, the device comes with a single 10-megapixel selfie sensor, featuring dual pixels PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR and f/2.2 aperture.
On the inside, the Galaxy Note 20 get it current from a non-removable 4300 mAh battery with up to 25W fast charging via a USB Type-C interface. The device also support wireless and reverse wireless charging up to 9W, and is available in Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Gray colors. Other key specifications and silent features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 are contained in the table below.
Full Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) - CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) |
| 5G Network Bands | 5G band 2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - (5G model only) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries |
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| Status | Released and Available |
BODY
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Build Build refers to the built quality of the device |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) - Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) - Aluminum frame - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. |
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Version - Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) - USA Version |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. |
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Version - Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA Version |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. |
Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Version - Qualcomm Adreno 650 - USA Version |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 8 GB |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
12 MP (wide), main sensor + 12 MP depth sensor + 64 MP Telephoto with 3x hybrid optical zoom |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Face detection F/1.8 aperture LED Flash Panorama Auto-HDR |
| Video Resolution | 3240p@30fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 10-megapixel punch hole camera |
| Camera Features |
F/2.0 aperture FaceID Face beautification Auto-HDR |
| Video Resolution | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Speaker Location | Placed at the basement |
| Audio Jack Type | No |
| Sound Enhancements |
Yes - Stereo speakers - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Tuned by AKG |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | 3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| FM Radio | FM radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging |
Yes, 25W fast charging - Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W - USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 29 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 670 hours |
| Music Play | Up to 28 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
| Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box | Charging Brick / USB cable |
