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| Global Score | |
| 91.8 | 98.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 13, 12, 11, 10 |
| 2021-01-29 | 2020-08-21 |
| 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches | 6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.03 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White | Mystic black, Mystic bronze and Mystic white |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) and Stainless steel |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 722.00 | $ 1300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6.9 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 494 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 15.38 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 108.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor | 0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.78 | 13.64 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better than the Galaxy S21, with a 98.9 score against 91.8. Although it's the best in this review, it must be noted that it's also heavier and a little thicker. Both of these phones have Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a more recent 13 version while Galaxy S21 has Android 11, so it gives some additional features and performance improvements.
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra counts with a bit superior processor than Samsung Galaxy S21, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra also has more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S21 features a bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, although it has a lot lower 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, a little smaller display and a little bit lower screen density.
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra features a much better storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy S21, and although they both have the same internal memory capacity, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra also has an external memory slot that admits up to 1000 GB. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra features a bit superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy S21, because it has a 13 percent bigger battery size.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra shoots much better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy S21, and although they both have the same video frame rates, a F1.8 diafragm aperture and the same 7680x4320 video quality, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra also has a back-facing camera with way more mega pixels and a way bigger camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
Although Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Samsung Galaxy S21, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy S21. If you want to save some dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy S21, and give up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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