Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Released

Aug 21, 2020

Display

6.9 inches
3088 x 1440 pixels

Camera

108 MP (Triple camera)
10 MP front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
12GB RAM

Storage

128GB, microSDXC

Battery

4500 mAh

OS

Android 10
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra closely follows the Galaxy S20 Ultra in terms of design. Specs-wise, we have the Snapdragon 865 chipset and an Exynos one to match in all non-US regions accompanied by 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB storage. At the back is situated a triple-camera setup with the same 108MP sensor from the S20 Ultra. S Pen and 5G come off as standard. The Note 20 Ultra is the first phone to make use of the latest and toughest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The phone is available for purchase (starting price is $1300).

This device is also known as Samsung SM-N986U

Pros

5G ready
High screen-to-body ratio (91.63 %)
Supports wireless charging

Shop links

$1044

$1299

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	6.9 inches
Resolution:	3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 496 PPI
Technology:	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	91.63 %
Features:	120Hz refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB
Processor:	Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm
GPU:	Adreno 650
RAM:	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:	128GB, available to use: 107 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (10), Samsung One UI

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	4500 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results:	link
Charging:	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Triple camera Camera samples
Main camera:	108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.33"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:	12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Optical zoom: 5x; Aperture size: F3.0; Focal Length: 120 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera:	12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording:	7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:	OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front:	10 MP (PDAF, HDR)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 inches (164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm)
Weight:	7.34 oz (208.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics:	2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:	Stylus
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Mystic black, Mystic bronze, Mystic white

Cellular
5G:	n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS:	850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:	Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:	NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 06, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMN986U link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.78 W/kg
Body:	1.04 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.18 W/kg
Phablet:	3.92 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 1300
User Manual:	Download the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Manual as a PDF file.
In The Box:	Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide

Availability
Officially announced:	Aug 05, 2020

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