Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)
Side by side comparison between Infinix Note 11S vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.95"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
50
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)
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19 Common items in both devices |
128GB (103GB available) |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Model | Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) |
Other model names | Infinix Note 11s (128GB+8GB RAM) | Galaxy Note20 SM-N981U (Snapdragon) - Unlocked |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Infinix | Samsung |
Release date | 11/8/2021 | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.37 x 173.06 millimeters (3.09 x 6.81 in) | 75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in) |
Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
Screen size | 6.95" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 387 PPI | 393 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | XOS 10 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41, 40) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | Quad-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound with dual speakers DTS | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
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: Mithril Gray, Haze Green, Symphony Cyan | • Colors: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Infinix Note 11S (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.78W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |