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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is a better camera quality, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 offers a higher-quality camera experience than the Motorola Edge (2020). However, the Motorola Edge (2020) provides a slightly longer battery life, a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, and a lower price point. The Edge has a curved OLED screen while the Note20 has a flat OLED one, yet both are the same size. Both phones offer 5G connectivity, but the Note20 adds a stylus for productivity, has wireless charging capabilities, and can record 8K video, unlike the Motorola. Nonetheless, if cost and battery are key considerations for you, the Motorola might be the more appealing option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2020)
- The Motorola Edge (2020) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Note20.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.7
6.6
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has only fair overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2020) has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Edge (2020)'s camera falls short largely due to its poor software experience and low light performance, which reflect in the overall quality of the photos produced, including selfies where it rates poorly. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 delivers better versatility in its camera options and notably superior selfie quality, although its photos software experience isn't significantly better, it maintains fair quality where the Motorola Edge is poor, which contributes to an overall better-performing camera system.
Photo Quality
4.8
6.4
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes only fair photos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor photos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a poor selfie quality, dynamic range, and low light performance, alongside a poor overall software experience which results in its ability to take poor photos. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Note20, while still fair in dynamic range and low light areas, offers a good selfie score and software experience, leading to fair photo quality overall.
Video Quality
4.2
5.9
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Motorola Edge (2020) both have poor videos, though the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes somewhat better videos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a poor video software experience, poor video stabilization, poor video dynamic range, and poor video low light performance, making its overall video capabilities weak, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 with a fair video software experience, good video stabilization, fair video dynamic range, and good video low light performance delivers better video quality.
Cost
$120
$286
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The Motorola Edge (2020) has a price of $120 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 costs $286.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.8 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Motorola Edge (2020) has 7.8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is 6.7 inches.
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How the Motorola Edge (2020) and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Motorola Edge (2020) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$120 | $286 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 29, 2020 | August 21, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 385 | 393 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD765G | SD865+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.8 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.36" x 2.8" | 6.36" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.63 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 5 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Solar Black | Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Motorola Edge (2020)
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TechRadar
Tom Bedford | July 2020
"The Motorola Edge has a battery that won’t leave you wanting, whether you just want to take some pictures, or play games and record videos for much of the day, so if you don’t want to worry about having to top up your device all the time, the Edge might be a good choice. Leaving aside its impressive specs and features, the Motorola Edge just looks pretty good, and it feels great in the hand too, so if ‘style’ is a factor in your phone-buying decisions the Edge is well worth a look."
Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Pocket-lint
Mike Lowe | October 2020
"We think pretty much anyone picking up the Note 20 to take photos will be very happy with the sharpness and appearance of the shots. If you're looking for a phone with an integrated stylus then there's little better than the note-taking potential of this phone. Sure, its 'glasstic' rear and lack of higher refrsh-rate screen are little red marks against its specification, but you can buy the step-up Ultra model if you see that as a problem - although we prefer the smaller price and smaller camera lump of this 'entry' Note model."
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About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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