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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N) 09Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)

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!

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N) vs Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
+12GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x3040 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+495 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+6.8"1%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+45W80%
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.
vs25W
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)2%
Lighter
(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP118%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches45%
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 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

37 Common items in both devices
256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus
HDR10+
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
ModelGalaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975N (Exynos)Galaxy Note20 SM-N981B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/20198/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size6.8" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)495 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz)ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF
(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 resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
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
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh4300 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• 3D Scanner app
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• 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

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975N)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.684W/kg (head), 1.368W/kg (body)
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