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Updated February 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a better overall camera system and are interested in photographic versatility, including options like HDR video and a telephoto camera with optical zoom, the Galaxy Note20 stands out despite its higher cost. However, if you're budget-conscious and can make do with a lower-performing camera, the Galaxy A25 is significantly more affordable. The Note20 also offers a slightly larger screen, wireless charging, and special features like an integrated stylus and Wireless DeX for desktop-like functionality. On the other hand, if the price is your main concern and you're fine with basic performance, the A25 will save you money and still gives you a solid screen and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A25
- The Samsung Galaxy A25 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 A25 has poor overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 has only fair overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy A25's camera is considered poor because it falls short in aspects like selfies, dynamic range, and low-light performance across both photos and videos. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Note20, while not stellar, offers fair camera performance with notably better selfie quality and video capabilities in various lighting conditions.
Photo Quality
6.4
The Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes only fair photos.
The Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor photos, largely because it has low photo software experience and struggles with dynamic range and low light performance; its selfie quality is also poor, which is very important. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes fair photos, partly due to its better camera versatility and fair selfie quality, coupled with a higher photos software experience, although its dynamic range and low light performance are not top-tier.
Video Quality
5.9
The Samsung Galaxy A25 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 both have poor videos, though the Samsung Galaxy A25 takes somewhat better videos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 delivers fair videos thanks to its higher video resolution/framerate, superior video stabilization which results in smoother footage, and better dynamic range that improves video quality in various lighting conditions, whereas the Samsung Galaxy A25 takes poor videos partly because it has a lower video resolution/framerate, inferior video stabilization that could lead to shakier videos, and a reduced dynamic range which impacts video clarity in different lighting situations. Additionally, the Note20 benefits from higher mic quality that enhances audio recording during video capture compared to the A25, which has poorer mic quality affecting the overall video sound experience.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.7 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy A25 has 8.7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy A25 has a screen size of 6.5 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$300
$286
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Samsung Galaxy A25 has a price of $300 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 costs $286.
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How the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy A25 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $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 | D6100+ | SD865+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 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 + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.7 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.34" x 3.01" | 6.36" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.95 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | 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 | Blue Black | Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | 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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