Samsung Galaxy Note20
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 10 MPix (f/2.2)
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Average of 42 scores (from 93 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Note20
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 is more than $300 less than the Ultra model. Looking at the specs sheet we can spot a few cut corners, but it is not immediately clear whether or not the more expensive Note20 is really worth its premium or, more importantly, whether the Note20 worth switching to from the Note10.
Source: It Pro
Despite not being the most pioneering smartphone release, the latest Note offering is one for the books. With a longer-than-average battery life, a beautiful design, and 5G connectivity, Samsung has released a perfectly good phone which was an absolute pleasure to use. It may not be the best photography phone out there and its display might not be the brightest on the market, but it came to do what it does best: take notes. With its handy stylus pen and an array of useful features, it has the power to awaken a whole new spirit of creativity within you - one which will want to doodle on every screenshot you take.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 offers all the utility of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra without some bells and whistles to come in at a more acceptable price, making it a more practical choice for buyers primarily concerned with productivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: DxOMark
The global version of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 features a very capable front camera. Selfie shooters will appreciate the generally high quality of its still output, which apart from a bit of noise is strong across the board. Its excellent video quality will appeal to vloggers. Budget-conscious selfie-shooters will appreciate that the Note20’s front camera performance is very close to that of the significantly more expensive Note20 Ultra.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2021
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
The North American version of Samsung’s Galaxy Note20, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, has noticeably lower imaging performance than its global twin that uses Samsung’s own silicon. In good light it is capable enough, has a nice ultra-wide camera and a strong portrait mode, and could be of interest to buyers who like Samsung’s overall take on Android but are averse to the cost of the Ultra-series devices. However, the Note20 is not a cheap phone, and potential buyers who prioritize imaging performance have several other compelling options around this price point that might suit them better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2020
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 offers all the utility of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra without some bells and whistles to come in at a more acceptable price, making it a more practical choice for buyers primarily concerned with productivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Samsung has a knack for turning out powerful phones, especially in its Galaxy Note line. This year, it has two, the standard Galaxy Note 20 5G, which launched at $1,000 (£849, AU$1,499, both 4G) and the Note 20 Ultra, which launched at $1,300 (£1,179, AU$1,849, again both 4G). Both have sharp displays, excellent cameras, all-day battery life and impressive internal performance, along with an S Pen stylus that makes the Note unique. But you can only buy one, so which will it be?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
If you’re after a Samsung smartphone with style and don’t want to crash through the $1000 barrier, the Note20 is a good choice. With the exception of a slightly smaller screen, phone specs aren’t widely different compared to the Note20 Ultra, with the more affordable model featuring the same high-end processor and a triple camera for versatility in your smartphone photography. Although the camera configurations vary significantly between the two models, we found the results to be very comparable overall. The Note20 is a very reliable performer for both stills and video, without any serious weaknesses. The ultra-wide and close-range zoom shots are excellent, with nice bokeh images and a fairly reliable preview feed to boot. Better performance for medium- and long-range zoom shots would help the Note20 climb higher in our rankings, but otherwise it’s a device that is easy to recommend for smartphone photography.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2020
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Galaxy Note 20 will not be remembered as a high point for the Note series. It loses out on too many of the higher-end elements of Galaxy phones without a commensurate drop in cost.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
So let's do a recap of what we like about the Galaxy Note 20. We really liked the low-key design, S Pen, Samsung Notes app, the battery longevity, and camera performance. It's too bad the display doesn't have a 120Hz refresh rate though, and some of you may have wished it wasn't made mostly out of plastic, but we can't have everything. Overall, this phone is perfect for entrepreneurs and businessmen and women who are often moving around, as well as for aspiring vloggers who want to make videos on the spot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/09/2020
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Samsung has a knack for turning out powerful phones, especially in its Galaxy Note line. This year, it has two, the standard Galaxy Note 20 5G at $1,000 (£849, AU$1,499, both 4G) and the Note 20 Ultra at $1,300 (£1,179, AU$1,849, again both 4G). Both have sharp displays, excellent cameras, all-day battery life and impressive internal performance, along with an S Pen stylus that makes the Note unique. But you can only buy one, so which will it be?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Galaxy Note 20 is infused with just enough Samsung pedigree to be worth consideration but is ultimately dragged down by a laundry list of compromises and an indefensibly high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Galaxy Note 20 is infused with just enough Samsung pedigree to be worth consideration but is ultimately dragged down by a laundry list of compromises and an indefensibly high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
Luckily, as I mentioned above, Samsung phones are often available at a discount. If you can find the Note 20 for around 800 bucks, that’s a good price. I love the idea of Samsung finally finding a way to offer a truly good midrange phone with an S Pen. In theory, that’s what the Note 20 should be. In practice, it tries to straddle being a flagship and a midrange phone and doesn’t get either one right.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
If you're looking for a phone with an integrated stylus then there's little better than the note-taking potential of this phone. Sure, its 'glasstic' rear and lack of higher refrsh-rate screen are little red marks against its specification, but you can buy the step-up Ultra model if you see that as a problem - although we prefer the smaller price and smaller camera lump of this 'entry' Note model.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pokde Archive.org version
It has sacrificed some things from the Ultra, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G still has what it takes to be proper 2020 flagship smartphone that most people will enjoy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 82% workmanship: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It’s easy to love the Note 20’s S-Pen and the fun versatility of its triple-camera array. But its short battery life is testing, as is the sense that Samsung is really seeing how much profit it can squeeze out of each sale with this one, more so than usual.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Hitech Century Archive.org version
The Galaxy Note20 5G is a more affordable option compared to its pricier sibling with much of the same aesthetics and gains access to the same processor, 5G connectivity and the full functionality of the series’ fabled SPen though if you are looking for better value and can live without the stylus, the Galaxy S20 FE is a better alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The S Pen-equipped Galaxy Note 20 strips away some key features from the larger model in exchange for a lower price, but gets a bit lost in Samsung's crowded 2020 phone lineup in the process.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: iTech Post Archive.org version
However, the phone gets hot really fast, especially when playing games. This might be one reason why the company opted for a plastic rear instead of a full glass body. Still, it's not really the main concern here. Samsung needs to improve how it cools its devices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2020
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Galaxy Note 20 is infused with just enough Samsung pedigree to be worth consideration but is ultimately dragged down by a laundry list of compromises and an indefensibly high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Sam Mobile Archive.org version
There’s no question the Galaxy Note 20 is priced too high for what it is. Everything from the 60Hz display and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection to the plastic back panel seems like an unnecessary step backwards, especially since these feature cuts were not seen on even the cheapest Galaxy S20 earlier this year. Okay, the plastic back is actually a good thing in the grand scheme of things, but not having a high refresh rate screen is downright criminal for a phone that costs a thousand dollars.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/09/2020
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 offers all the utility of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra without some bells and whistles to come in at a more acceptable price, making it a more practical choice for buyers primarily concerned with productivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
If Samsung launched the Note 20 with a Snapdragon 765G processor, a more high-quality rear and a camera array similar to the S20+'s, it would be a much better device to recommend since it'd be more affordable. I hate to say it, but the Galaxy Note 20 is mostly a miss for the South Korean tech giant.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
I was excited to unwrap Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, a supercharged $1,300 flagship phone that gives the Galaxy Note 10 line a significant upgrade, for a price. But in some ways, I've anticipated the standard, cheaper Galaxy Note 20 even more. Retailing for $1,000, it slashes $300 off the price, while serving up the same core features and skimming back the extras across the board, including screen technology, camera specs, build material and RAM (scroll to the end for the full specs comparison).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2020
Source: Htxt Africa Archive.org version
While performance is great that seems to be the peak of what Samsung has to offer. The camera experience leaves much to be desired, the S-pen feels like an expensive accessory that most won't use and the battery life left us wanting. Overall it's not the best for its price but it's a serviceable upgrade for Samsung fans. We're waiting to see what Apple has in store later this year.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
I've now spent over a full day with the Note 20 and I have some observations to share. It takes a good week to thoroughly test a phone, so I'll keep updating this post as new observations develop. Just keep in mind that my opinion might change as the experience all comes together -- and that's a good thing. Getting to know a device takes time and the experience out of the box may settle as a person uses it in day-to-day activities. Ready for the first of my first impressions? Here we go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2020
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
With a 4,300 mAh battery, the Note 20 can keep its screen on for quite a while. It lasted just as much as the Note 20 Ultra on our battery life test and gave us all-day endurance in our regular usage. It’s certainly not a champ in that department, but you’ll be fine with overnight charging. Or, just use the supplied 25 W fast charger to top up fast when you’re in a pinch.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
If you're looking for a phone with an integrated stylus then there's little better than the note-taking potential of this phone. Sure, its 'glasstic' rear and lack of higher refrsh-rate screen are little red marks against its specification, but you can buy the step-up Ultra model if you see that as a problem - although we prefer the smaller price and smaller camera lump of this 'entry' Note 20 model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2020
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
Of course, we can't easily peg the stylus fluidity to the lowered 9ms latency, the phone's improved writing software, or the 240Hz touch sampling rate, unless we're superhuman. What we can tell you instead, is if you bought a Galaxy Note for the sake of using a stylus on your phone, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is pleasing, and will likely meet your needs.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2020
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
That said, if Samsung can deliver a software experience on the Note 20 that transcends the hardware, it’s quite possible many of those perceived shortcomings won’t matter — and that this will be a phablet truly better than the sum of its parts. Stay tuned for our full review of the Galaxy Note 20.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
If you're looking for a phone with an integrated stylus then there's little better than the note-taking potential of this phone. Sure, its 'glasstic' rear and lack of higher refrsh-rate screen are little red marks against its specification, but you can buy the step-up Ultra model if you see that as a problem - although we prefer the smaller price and smaller camera lump of this 'entry' Note 20 model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Galaxy Note 20 is Samsung's new entry-level stylus-included smartphone for 2020, but it's one that doesn't seem particularly exciting for the usual Note-loving crowd. It highlights some more affordable features compared to its more exciting Ultra sibling but it may well be just as good for those who don’t want to spend top dollar.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
While the Note 20 Ultra looks to be a decent, if incremental, update to Samsung's top-of-the-line Note series, the standard Note 20 is a little concerning. This is still a $1000 phone, but it comes with a plastic back and 60hz 1080p screen, and misses out on the biggest improvements in the Ultra, namely an ultra-low latency S-Pen, expandable storage, and wide-band radio. Worse is that the Galaxy S20+ 5G is now routinely available for between $600-800 from carriers. So if you're unwilling or unable to pay the $1300 the Note 20 Ultra will cost, you need to ask yourself, is having the S-pen worth $300 to you? If not, the Note 20 is hard to justify.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
It is about that time, again.. After one of the most steady streams of leaks we've seen yet, meet the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, what the company calls as their "Most Powerful Note Series Yet" and I think that for the first time since the Galaxy Note 8, I'm actually gonna agree.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
The real test is how all this work and play affects both batteries day-to-day, the Note 20 has a 4,300mAh battery and the Note 20 Ultra gets a 4,500mAh battery. 25-watts super-fast charging comes to both devices and 15watts power share will allow you to share power between devices. The Note 20 comes in either 4G or 5G variants and the Note 20 Ultra is 5G and starts shipping in August.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
The Samsung Unpacked finally unveiled the much-teased upcoming Galaxy products. Besides the Galaxy Note20 5G series. We also got to see the Galaxy Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Watch3, and the Galaxy Live Buds.! The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series comes with a new color which is the Mystic Bronze that feels super classy and stylish.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Note 20 is a superb handset. It’s bigger and faster than the Note 10. It has a wonderful triple camera array and a fairly good display, both of which hold their own in a competitive market. It just lacks a little magic, is all.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: The Tech Revolutionist Archive.org version
Actual user-accessible internal memory is less than specified total memory due to storage of the operating system, the software used to operate device features, and other built-in applications, and may vary after software updates/upgrades. 2 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G are 5G-capable, and can be used to access 5G network in Singapore after local 5G network is launched. SIM card upgrade and/or software update may be required. Data subscription fees apply. 3 Complimentary gifts are while stocks last, and not exchangeable for cash or other items. Samsung reserves the right to substitute the gifts at its sole discretion without prior notice. Other terms & conditions apply; please refer to pre-order terms & conditions for more details.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Note 20 is a device with sacrifices I wouldn’t have thought Samsung would make. A plastic back? Hamstrung display? This does feel, in parts, like a Note 20 Lite. But then you see the high-end chipset, likely very good camera system and far improved S Pen and you wonder whether the sacrifices might have just been worth it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2020
Source: What Hi-Fi Archive.org version
The most cutting edge phone on the market? Very possibly. Even if the iPhone 12 manages to raise the bar, there isn’t another Android phone that puts the Note 20 Ultra in the shade on paper. In truth, the real challenge might be from below - and convincing consumers they still need to be spending the serious amount of money on this phone and not making do with the very capable phones that are available for half the price. And that battle is something worth getting excited about in the smartphone world.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2020
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
On Pocketnow Daily, we have some deals on the Google Pixel 4 and more. Intel is having some major issues with their 7nm chips, causing more delays. It looks like we might be getting the Microsoft Surface Duo sooner than we thought. Apple just shifted production of the iPhone 11 to India, and that might mean discounts. We might be getting Face ID with the new redesigned iMacs. Finally, we have some leaked specs for the Note 20 and a leaked price tag that we don’t necessarily like.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2020
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
On Pocketnow Daily, we start today off with Galaxy S20 and S10 deals as today is packed with Samsung news. NBC just announced their new Peacock TV streaming service which is actually compelling. OPPO just announced their new 125W VOOC Flash charging and, it’s crazy. Apple just payed Samsung close to $1B for not ordering enough displays. We have a very confusing time line for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Finally, we have a frenzy of Galaxy Note 20 leaks and, they get better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2020
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Rating: Total score: 80%
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Positive: Powerful hardware; smart stylus pen; stylish design. Negative: High price.
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Rating: Total score: 78% price: 52% features: 82%
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Positive: Beautiful display; nice cameras; powerful hardware.
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Comment
Model:
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the latest to join the Galaxy Note line-up along with the top-end Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. While the Note 20 does miss out on a few specs in comparison to its higher-end sibling, it comes with a considerably lower price tag. In terms of its design, users would be quite familiar with its large size and premium-feeling exterior that is quite common among the Note line-up. This device has been equipped with a 6.7-inch display. However, the display seems to have some downgrades compared to last year’s Galaxy Note 10. One of it is that, unlike its predecessor, this screen is not curved on the sides but rather blends with the top edges and on the right and left.
Another surprising drawback of Note 20’s display is its standard 60Hz refresh rate, since all three Galaxy S20 phones and the Note 20 Ultra have been upgraded to 120Hz. It definitely feels like a major exclusion from Samsung for such a high-priced phone. Apart from that, the display has a Full-HD resolution, which, of course, is not as great as the QHD Galaxy S20, but is obviously suitable for watching videos. The design of the Note 20 itself feels rather premium, with metal edges that are flatter than on previous devices. The phone comes in three colour variations, namely Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green and Mystic Grey.
As for the S Pen stylus, it is still housed within the phone’s body, but it has been positioned on the left side rather than the right. Samsung has definitely improved the S Pen by adding new gestures for interacting with the phone and overall improving the accuracy and sensitivity of the stylus to make it more useful. Recording audio notes while scribbling down written notes using the stylus is much easier; it will sync to what is being said aloud as the user writes on the screen, thus creating what amounts to an interactive handwritten timeline for the audio.
In terms of its performance, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has been equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus in the US market, while the Exynos 990 is incorporated for the UK and most other markets. The user will either get 128 GB (in the US) or 256 GB (UK and other markets) storage. As far as the camera is concerned, the rear camera setup consists of a 12MP main camera followed by a 64MP telephoto lens and, finally, a 12MP ultra-wide camera. While the main camera is not as powerful as the 108MP main shooter of the Note 20 Ultra, it definitely delivers detailed and clear images with solid colour saturation. As for the selfie camera, the Galaxy Note 20 houses a 10MP selfie shooter that sits at the top of the display in the centre. In terms of the battery, this model carries a 4,300mAh battery with 25W fast charging. Overall, it is definitely a great phone with some noticeable drawbacks when compared to other Note devices.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G77 MP11: Integrated graphics card based on the Valhall architecture. Uses 11 of the 16 possible clusters and according to ARM offers 30% better performance at 30% better efficiency compared to a Mali-G76.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Exynos 990: The Samsung Exynos 990 is a mobile high-end SoC for smartphones that integrates 8 CPU cores (2x Samsung M5 @ 2.73 GHz and 2x ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.5 GHz for performance and 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2 GHz for power saving), an LPDDR5-5500 memory controller and a Cat.20 LTE Advanced Pro modem. The integrated GPU is an ARM Mali G77MP11. The SoC is produced in the modern 7nm process at Samsung with EUV.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.
77.24%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.