LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB)
Side by side comparison between LG V60 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
POLED
POLED
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
108
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB)
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5 Advantages 
21 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| HDR10+ |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Model | V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) |
| Other model names | LG V60 5G LM-V600TM, LMV600TMLATMOCB (T-Mobile, Sprint) | Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U1 (Snapdragon) - Unlocked |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | LG | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/20/2020, Announced: 2/26/2020 | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 |
| Depth | 8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.62 x 169.35 millimeters (3.06 x 6.67 in) | 77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in) |
| Weight | 214 grams (7.49 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) | 1440x3088 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 494 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | LG UX | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-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 650 (250-587MHz) | 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 | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1 | 512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat22 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41, 46, 48) | 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 | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 25, 41, 66, 71) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/1.912mm1/3.4"1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.4 | (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 | 10120x6328 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 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 | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm 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 |
| Camera extras | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 30mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz | 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 | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| 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 SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | 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 | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 576 hours (24 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| 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: Classy Blue, Classy White • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • LG Dual Screen (optional) | • Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| LG V60 ThinQ 5G (V600TM) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U1 512GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.7W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body) | 0.83W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |