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Updated February 23, 2024·
If you're looking for affordability in a solid phone with a larger battery life, the Samsung Galaxy A15 may be the better choice, offering a lower price tag and higher battery performance. The Galaxy A15 also has a slightly smaller screen and a higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling. However, if a better camera is a priority, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 offers higher quality photos and videos, as well as additional features like 4K video and telephoto capabilities, albeit with a higher price point. The Note20 also includes a stylus for productivity, but both have the same amount of storage and are built with a plastic body. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A15
- The Samsung Galaxy A15 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Note20.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
6.6
The Samsung Galaxy A15 has poor overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 has only fair overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy A15's cameras are considered poor, primarily due to its subpar selfie quality, and weaknesses in photo and video software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance. The Samsung Galaxy Note20, while not top-of-the-line, offers fair camera performance with notably better selfie quality and greater versatility, contributing to a more satisfactory overall camera experience.
Photo Quality
6.4
The Samsung Galaxy A15 takes poor photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes only fair photos.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 takes poor photos due in part to its low selfie quality, and the overall poor performance across software experience, dynamic range, and low-light scenarios. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Note20's selfie score is rated as fair and it brings better performance in camera versatility, suggesting a more adaptable camera experience despite its fair ratings in software experience and dynamic range.
Video Quality
5.9
The Samsung Galaxy A15 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 both have poor videos, though the Samsung Galaxy A15 takes somewhat better videos.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 takes poor videos due to lower scores in resolution/framerate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality compared to Samsung Galaxy Note20, which offers fair video quality with a notably better video software experience and higher scores in stabilization and dynamic range.
Battery
9.1 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy A15 has 9.1 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$200
$286
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The Samsung Galaxy A15 has a price of $200 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 costs $286.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy A15 has a screen size of 6.5 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is 6.7 inches.
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How the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy A15 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $286 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | August 21, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.5" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 396 | 393 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | E1280 | SD865+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.4/10 | ||
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.1 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5000 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 | 6.3" x 3.02" | 6.36" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.05 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 | 5.3 | 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, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 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 | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Light Blue, Blue Black | Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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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 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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