Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
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CAMERA: Good—7.3/10
SIZE: Largest Android
BATTERY: Fair—6.5/10
Evaluation
Pros
- Large, vibrant 6.9-inch OLED display
- High refresh rate for smoother visuals
- Quality camera with 5x optical zoom
- Supports 5G for faster internet
- Stylus included for productivity
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Fair overall camera quality
- No headphone jack
- Heavier compared to some phones
Ratings by Category
Overall Camera:4.1
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra's cameras are considered fair due to a good photo software experience that helps in taking better pictures and a good versatility score that indicates a range of useful camera features. However, the selfie quality is only good, which means while decent, it may not meet the highest expectations for selfie enthusiasts.
Photos:4.1
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra takes fair photos primarily because it offers a fair selfie experience, which is very important to overall photo quality, and it has just a good software experience for photo taking, which also affects the quality of the pictures. The camera's performance in other aspects, such as low light performance and dynamic range, may be better, but these factors weigh less heavily on the selfie score.
Performance:4.1
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Battery Life:3.5
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Videos:3.0
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra's video output is considered fair because the software experience related to video recording is not as advanced or polished as that of other phones, and in low light conditions, the performance is also only fair, which means it doesn't handle darker environments as well as phones with better low light capabilities. Additionally, while the phone has good microphone quality, it may not compensate for the limitations in software and low light video performance.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $450 | ||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | August 21, 2020 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.9" | ||
Resolution | 3088 x 1440 | ||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 496 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | SD865+ | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Photos Score | 7.3/10 | ||
Videos Score | 6/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto | ||
Main Camera | 108 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6.4 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.49" x 3.04" | ||
Weight | 7.34 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Yes | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 6 | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
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 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | ||
Color | Mystic Black, White, Mystic Bronze | ||
Stock Android | No | ||
SD Card | 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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