Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

Name: Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Brand: Samsung

Display6.9" 1440 x 3088 pixels

ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA

Main camera108MP

Battery4500 mAh

7.7GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps

Launch

Announced

2020, August 05

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)

Weight

208 g (7.34 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame

SIM

· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus, 9ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)

Display

Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+

Size

6.9 inches, 116.7 cm2 (~91.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Features

120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD refresh rate

Platform

Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5

Chipset

Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA

GPU

Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Type

UFS 3.0

Main Camera

Modules

108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm

Features

Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video

8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Selfie Camera

Module

10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF

Features

HDR · 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

NFC

Yes

Radio

FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 4500 mAh

Charging

25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless

Misc

Colors

Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White

Models

SM-N985F, SM-N985F/DS

SAR

0.57 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

120Hz AMOLED, 496 ppi, 1440pThe 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling smooth, and the 1440p resolution paired with 496 ppi density means text and images stay sharp on the 6.9-inch screen.

camera

108MP main, 5x optical zoom, OISThe 108MP sensor with optical image stabilization steadies handheld shots; the 5x periscope telephoto reaches distant subjects without visible blur, and the wide f/1.8 aperture captures more light in dim rooms.

performance

Exynos 990 (global), Snapdragon 865 (US)The Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 (depending on region) handles demanding 3D games and heavy multitasking, though the 2020 chipset is no longer current for new releases.

battery

4500 mAh, roughly 1 day moderate useThe 4500 mAh battery supplies about 5 to 6 hours of screen-on time if you mix video, browsing, and gaming; moderate use stretches it closer to a full day.

charging

25W wired, roughly 60 to 75 minutes25W wired charging takes around 60 to 75 minutes to reach 100% from empty; 15W wireless adds convenience but takes roughly 2 to 2.5 hours.

durability

IP68, Gorilla Glass Victus, stylus includedIP68 rating allows submersion in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes; Gorilla Glass Victus front and back resist scratches, and the included 9ms-latency stylus lets you take notes or sketch without lag.

connectivity

LTE Cat20, Wi-Fi 6, no 5G (global model)The global model maxes out at LTE (Cat20, up to 2000 Mbps in ideal conditions) and Wi-Fi 6; the US Snapdragon variant adds 5G, but LTE alone is sufficient for video streaming and browsing in most regions.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design76

Display83

Performance79

Camera88

Battery55

Value77

GoSolo Verdict

The Galaxy Note20 Ultra is a 2020 flagship that still feels well-built and thoughtful—a large, smooth AMOLED display, capable telephoto camera, and included stylus with minimal latency give it real strengths for productivity and creative work. But the 4500 mAh battery drains within a day under moderate use, the Exynos 990 chipset is now three years old, and 25W charging lags what rivals offer; it's a phone for someone who values the tools it provides, not someone chasing raw performance or all-day battery."

Strengths · 4

6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and 496 ppi density is still sharp and smooth for scrolling and media
5x optical periscope telephoto with OIS and 108MP wide sensor deliver genuine telephoto reach and low-light clarity without relying on aggressive crops
Stylus with 9ms latency and IP68 water resistance built in, making it practical for note-taking and sketching outdoors
One UI 5 on Android 13 adds recent features and polish without bloat, and the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor remains reliable

Trade-offs · 3

4500 mAh battery barely clears a full day with moderate mixed use (video, browsing, apps), forcing a daily charge habit on heavier users
Exynos 990 chipset is three years old and no longer handles demanding 3D games or heavy video encoding with the speed of current processors
25W wired charging takes about 60–75 minutes and is now standard at this price tier; rivals often hit 60–100W