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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want a larger screen and a stylus for productivity, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is a suitable choice, and it is more budget-friendly. However, if a better overall camera quality, higher storage capacity, and a more recent model with updated specs are important to you, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit, albeit at a premium price. Both have similar battery life and no headphone jack, but the Sony has better screen quality with a higher refresh rate which can provide a smoother visual experience. The Galaxy Note20 offers wireless DeX for desktop-like functionality, whereas the Sony boasts a higher screen resolution and a faster processor. Both run Android and do not have curved screens. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has no clear advantages over the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 V
- Very good display quality
- Excellent performance
Key differences
Cost
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$1,099
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The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has a price of $286 and the Sony Xperia 1 V costs $1,099.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
6.6
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony Xperia 1 V to have good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 has only fair overall camera quality.
The selfie camera quality on both the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Sony Xperia 1 V is considered fair, which is very important for some users. While the Note20 provides a good software experience and camera versatility, it falls short with poor dynamic range; the Xperia 1 V, although offering a very good software experience for photos and a good camera versatility, also shares the poor dynamic range issue and both have fair low light performance, impacting the overall camera utility.
Photo Quality
6.4
6.8
The Sony Xperia 1 V and Samsung Galaxy Note20 both have only fair photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 offers a fair overall photo experience, with a strong selfie performance which is very important, but falls short on photo resolution and dynamic range. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 1 V also delivers fair photo quality with a solid selfie camera, and while it has better resolution than the Note20, it similarly struggles with dynamic range and low light conditions.
Video Quality
5.9
6.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony Xperia 1 V to have only fair videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 offers a best-in-class video stabilization feature, which can be very important for capturing smooth footage, but its mic quality is just fair, which could affect the overall audio experience in videos. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 1 V has very good mic quality for clearer audio capture and very good video software experience for intuitive controls and functionality, but it only has a fair video stabilization, which might result in less smooth video compared to the Galaxy Note20.
Battery
8.2 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 V is 6.5 inches.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and the Sony Xperia 1 V compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Sony Xperia 1 V |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$286 | $1,099 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 21, 2020 | May 28, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 393 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD865+ | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 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 (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.36" x 2.96" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.77 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Green | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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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."
Sony Xperia 1 V
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Android Police
Will Sattelberg | June 2023
"The Sony Xperia 1 V is unlike anything else you'll find on the market today. With an ultra-tall 4K OLED panel, a textured glass back for added grip, and all of the manual controls Alpha fans could ask for, this is nothing like modern Android flagships — something that might win over some old-school smartphone fans."
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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.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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