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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.3
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy S24 has very good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has good overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a selfie camera quality that is considered good, which although respectable, isn't as high as the very good selfie camera quality of the Samsung Galaxy S24. Additionally, despite Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra's overall solid camera performance in various conditions, the Samsung Galaxy S24 surpasses it with very good ratings across the board for photos and video, showing improved software experience, low light performance, and versatility.
Photo Quality
7.3
8.5
The Samsung Galaxy S24 takes very good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra takes good photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra delivers fair photos with good camera versatility, dynamic range, and low-light performance, but its selfie quality is just good, not top-tier. The Samsung Galaxy S24, despite its very good selfie quality and overall excellent camera features, is nevertheless rated as offering poor photo quality, indicating a potential mismatch in its camera hardware or software performance.
Video Quality
5.9
7.9
The Samsung Galaxy S24 takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra takes poor videos.
While both the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 can record videos, the Note20 Ultra has a fair overall video quality because it delivers good video stabilization and dynamic range but only fair software experience and low-light performance. On the other hand, the Galaxy S24 displays poor video performance due to its very good software experience and stabilization but weaker performance in dynamic range and low-light conditions.
Battery
6.4 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has 6.4 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 has 8 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a screen size of 6.9 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S24 is 6.2 inches.
Cost
$450
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a price of $450 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 costs $800.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 21, 2020 | January 24, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.2" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3088 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 496 | 416 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD865+ | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 108 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.4 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4000 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 | 6.49" x 3.04" | 5.79" x 2.78" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.34 oz | 5.89 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
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/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 276 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Mystic Black, White, Mystic Bronze | Sandstone Orange, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Matt Swider | July 2021
"The Note 20 Ultra has it all – almost: a big screen, superb camera, high refresh rate, the S Pen, in-screen fingerprint sensor, super-fast specs, 5G speeds, a fancy curved display. This phone is built for power users who want everything but the fastest charging speeds."
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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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