Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)

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

9/26/2020 10:57 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1440x3088 pixels81% Higher resolution screen
400 PPI	vs	+494 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"	vs	+6.9"10% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
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
Android 12	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

38 Common items in both devices

256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (221GB available)

UFS 3.0

Dynamic AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

+31 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
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Model	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970F Single-Sim (Exynos)	Galaxy Note20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-N985F Single-SIM (Exynos)
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)	77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 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: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1440x3088 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 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
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 347082 (v7)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
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	2000/316 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands [waiting]) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm	(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	4032x3024 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm 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 on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 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	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	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/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
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture 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
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	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
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
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, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.209W/kg (head), 1.523W/kg (body)	0.315W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)