Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The display of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 measures 6.7 inches with Super AMOLED Plus technology and 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1200 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2400 resolution.
The camera system of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 features 1 rear cameras: 5 main, 12MP ultrawide, 64MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 3x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 8k @24 fps.
The battery of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has 4300mAh capacity with 25 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 15. A full charge takes approximately 75 min minutes.
The performance of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is powered by the Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 chipset. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 545374.
The memory of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 offers 1GB RAM with 8GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR5 technology. Storage is 8GB 1GB RAM.
The connectivity of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, and Bluetooth 4.0.
The build of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 weighs 192g with Aluminum frame and Matte back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68.
The software of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 runs Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Timescape UI with Samsung One UI. Software support extends 3 years through 2029.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | N/A |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 |
| 5G mmWave Bands | n257, n258, n260, n261 |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | 2CC, 3CC |
Launch
| Announced | 2020 |
| Status | Out of Stock |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $800 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | N/A |
| Weight (g) | 192 |
| Build Materials | Back: Plastic |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Matte |
| Colors | ["Black", "Purple", "White"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | MIL-STD-810G |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Vapor Chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Linear |
Display
| Panel Type | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Size (inches) | 6.7 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2400 |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 275 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 89.3 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 240 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 1200 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10+ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Timescape UI |
| Update Policy | 3 years |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| GPU | N/A |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Multi-frame processing |
| Modem | Exynos 5123 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | N/A |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | N/A |
| AnTuTu Score | 545374 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 1GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 8GB |
| Storage Type | 8GB 1GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 5 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.7" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony Exmor-RS IMX555 |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 1.8µm |
| Ultrawide | 12MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 64MP, 3x optical zoom |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 8k @24 fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Slow Motion | 960fps |
| Video Stabilization | OIS + EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 2 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.2" |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 4K@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | AK4377A |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Ultrasonic |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4300 |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 25 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 75 min |
| Wireless Charging | 15 |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | 4.5 |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 25W |
| Battery Health Features | Adaptive Charging |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10 |
| Update Window | 3 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | Samsung One UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | Secure Folder |
| Accessibility | Voice Assistant, Magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — In-Depth Analysis
The full specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 reveal the engineering decisions behind this flagship smartphone. Every spec category below represents a design tradeoff — and understanding these tradeoffs is key to knowing whether this phone matches your needs.
Build quality is defined by a weight of 192g, Back: Plastic construction, IP68 dust and water resistance. The IP68 rating means full submersion protection up to 1.5 meters — offering peace of mind for everyday spills and rain exposure.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, 5G connectivity — ensuring the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 stays connected with modern wireless standards.
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