Apple iPhone 11 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2020 11:39 PM, updated: 3/11/2021 7:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G XApple iPhone 11 (256GB)04Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

3110
mAh

(Non removable)

28PointsSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Compare Apple iPhone 11 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+194 grams (6.79 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
2.65Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core	vs	+3.09Ghz 64bit Octa-Core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
828x1792 pixels	vs	+1440x3088 pixels200% Higher resolution screen
324 PPI	vs	+494 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.9"13% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2100000 apps (App Store)	vs	+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)19% More apps available to download and use
4G+ LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3110 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices

256GB (242GB available) / 256GB (221GB available)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

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Physical features	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Model	iPhone 11 (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Other model names	iPhone 11 A2111, A2221, A2223	三星Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N9860 Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	September, 2019	August, 2020
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)	77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Operating system	iOS 13	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 14	Android 11
Hardware	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Chipset	64bit - Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250 (7nm)
CPU processor	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 2.65Ghz Dual-Core Lightning 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Thunder	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 3.09Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x3088 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	494 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features	60Hz, 625 nits	120Hz, 1500 nits, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 A2221 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2111, A2223 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.413mm	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 12MP periscope telephotof/3.0120mm1.0µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom50x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawidef/2.2120º13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Multimedia	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Face unlock	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White - Oleophobic coating screen - Face ID - Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) - WiFi hotspot	- Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White - Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor - One UI 2.5 - Always-on display - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - Bixby - Samsung Wireless DeX - Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) - Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3110 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Apple iPhone 11 (256GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head) \| 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head) \| 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered