Samsung’s star mobiles were presented with an infinity of novelty both outside and inside, they have been two highly anticipated models but after meeting the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra , it is time to find out how they differ and what they are their similarities. Especially if you are thinking about not sharing one of these models, it will be useful to know if it is worth making a greater investment.
To clear up doubts, we are going to know all the sections of these smartphones, which share important characteristics but their differences are key. The series of Note devices continues to be the best prepared by Samsung along with the Galaxy S and in this case with the great addition of the SPen that loaded with functions does not stop surprising us.
Design and display
We start with the aesthetic section in which the basic Samsung Galaxy Note 20 offers us screen frames less rushed than those of the Note 20 Ultra. The front camera remains in the same position in the shape of a hole and from behind the camera module changes slightly to grow in the Note 20 Ultra. The SPen remains the same on both smartphones.
Both made of glass with IP68 resistance to water and dust, they share an AMOLED screen but the Note 20 Ultra grows to 6.9 inches and the other model stays at 6.7 inches. The refresh rate of the Note 20 Ultra is better, reaching 120 Hz. Only the Ultra model integrates the new Corning Gorilla Glass 7 Victus protection, the other complies with the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 version.
The same processor and configuration differences
The two models share the Exynos 990 that includes 5G technology as one of the strengths and also the same ARM Mali-G77 MP11 GPU. In the configuration of the two models we have options of 128 and 256 GB but finally only the Note 20 Ultra has 512 GB. This is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM in the Note 20 and making the jump to 12 GB of RAM for the Note 20 Ultra models .
The cameras, the great differentiating point
Photography and video is becoming more and more important in mobile phones and in these Galaxy Note 20 we are not lacking in features but we do see discounts, the main lens of the base model is 12 Mpx compared to the 108 Mpx of the Ultra. The second lens designed for the wide angle is slightly higher in the Note 20 Ultra with a somewhat larger sensor and with better results, confit with the telephoto lens we find more changes because although the Galaxy Note 20 has 64 Mpx and the Note 20 Ultra It has 12 Mpx there are changes. With the Note 20 we reached three increases and the Note 20 Ultra is exceeded with 50 increases in hybrid zoom, including a special optical stabilizer.
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra incorporates a 3D ToF sensor that improves focus and results. In video recording, both allow up to 8K resolution and incorporate an optical stabilizer to get the best details. Ahead they share a 10 Mpx selfie camera.
Battery and connectivity
As we have notoriously mentioned, both include 5G technology and the same goes for NFC, USB Type-C or GPS. But when we look at the battery we see important changes, the battery of the Note 20 Ultra is larger as it needs more power for its larger screen. 4500 mAh compared to the 4300 mAh of the basic one.
The two models have options to bore, with wireless and reverse charging, but the fast charging of the Note 20 is higher with its 45 W compared to the 25 W of the Note 20.
Android 10 with One UI 2.5
In this section we do not find changes either, both have the same version of the Samsung customization layer. Among its functions we could benefit from additions to the cameras and above all from total control of the device through the Samsung Pen. It is the latest version and both smartphones are insured to enjoy 3 years of updates without losing the line of the next smartphones.
Prices and purchase choice
Now is the time to know how much we can buy these models for, comparing the versions with 256 GB of storage that in the Note 20 is for 899 euros. This price makes it very tempting and differentiates it widely from Samsung‘s Note 20 Ultra which is at 1,279 euros.
To decide to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Note 20 Ultra we must choose if we are going to miss a larger screen, cameras with more detail and that super zoom that will leave us speechless. In addition to that extra battery that we can notice slightly or the extra RAM in the most demanding processes.