Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 - specs comparison
Display
Size:
6.7 inches
6.2 inches
Resolution:
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED Plus
Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
120Hz (adaptive)
Screen-to-body:
89.23 %
86.06 %
Peak brightness:
1300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 650
Adreno 660
RAM:
8GB LPDDR5
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable
128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
OS:
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (13, 12, 11), Samsung One UI
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Battery
Capacity:
4300 mAh
4000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results:
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash:
LED
LED
Video recording:
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS
Front:
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)
5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)
Weight:
6.84 oz (194.0 g)
6.03 oz (171.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:
Stylus
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red
Phantom pink, Violet, Gray, White
Cellular
5G:
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
No 3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T3
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC, ANT+
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