HTC 10 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)

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Side by side comparison between HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2020 11:39 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G X HTC 10 (64GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) Compare HTC 10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

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!

6 Advantages HTC 10 (64GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+565 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	494 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+256GB (221GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+1440x3088 pixels21% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.9"33% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

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

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Other model names	HTC 10 M10h, HTC One 10 M10, HTC Perfume	三星Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N9860 Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	4/14/2016	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 145.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.74 in)	77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x3088 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	494 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 508760 (v8) Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC 10 (64GB)	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	450/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900 (USA), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	42.2/5.76 Mbps USA model: CDMA2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 EMEA-International model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 USA model: LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,28,29,30) EMEA-International model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/3.0120mm1.0µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom50x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	27 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Red • HTC Sense UI • Google Drive 100GB • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min	• Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC 10 (64GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered