Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B) vs HTC Ultimate

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

9/27/2020 9:00 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:02 AM

Compare HTC Ultimate X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points HTC Ultimate Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	vs	5 Advantages HTC Ultimate
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (221GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+393 PPI97% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	199 PPI
+6.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps346 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh169% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)20% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
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Model	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Other model names	Galaxy Note20 SM-N981B Single-SIM (Exynos)	HTC Ultimate 3G, HTC Titan 1, HTC Eternity
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	11/20/2011
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)	70.63 x 131.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.18 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	199 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
System version	Android 10	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	Android 13	Windows Phone 7.8
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	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)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Back camera (main camera)	(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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BTY058
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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)	• Colors: Carbon Gray • Dolby Mobile Sound • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)	HTC Ultimate
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.684W/kg (head), 1.368W/kg (body)	feature not registered