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Updated February 15, 2024·
If a high-quality camera is important to you, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and more features supporting photo and video quality, which might be worth the higher price. However, if battery life and screen brightness in various conditions are more crucial, then the OnePlus 12R, while less expensive, excels with a larger battery and higher peak brightness. The OnePlus 12R also has a slightly larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which could make for smoother viewing and scrolling. Both phones run on Android and have similar storage capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12R
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12R.
Key differences
Video Quality
6.6
5.9
The OnePlus 12R takes only fair videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra takes poor videos.
The OnePlus 12R takes poor videos because it has only adequate video resolution/framerate, software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance, coupled with just acceptable video stabilization and microphone quality. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra records fair videos with superior stabilization and microphone quality, though it shares similar resolution/framerate and software experience, and also has modest dynamic range and low light performance.
Battery
8.2 Hours
6.4 Hours
The OnePlus 12R has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has 6.4 hours of battery life.
Cost
$500
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The OnePlus 12R has a price of $500 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra costs $450.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.5
7.3
The OnePlus 12R and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra both have good overall cameras quality.
The OnePlus 12R has poor cameras due to its selfie quality being rated as just Good, while other aspects like photo software experience also sit at Good, indicating a general satisfactory performance but lacking in advanced features and higher quality results.
Photo Quality
7.4
7.3
The OnePlus 12R and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra both have good photos.
The OnePlus 12R takes poor photos primarily due to a lower selfie photo quality as compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, which is significant because selfie score is very important. Additionally, while both phones have good photo software experiences, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra stands out with the best camera versatility which contributes to better overall photo quality.
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12R has a screen size of 6.78 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is 6.9 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12R and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12R | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $450 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 13, 2024 | August 21, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.78" | 6.9" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 3088 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 450 | 496 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G2 | SD865+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 108 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 6.4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.43" x 2.96" | 6.49" x 3.04" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 7.34 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Iron Grey, Cool Blue | Mystic Black, White, Mystic Bronze | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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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 OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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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