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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS) vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge 40 Pro X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS) 08Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

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17Points Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X
6.67"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

60mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)

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Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS) vs Edge 40 Pro (256GB)} 17 Advantages Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+6.7"1%
Larger screen
vs6.67"
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
60Hzvs+165Hz175%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
393 PPIvs+395 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 50MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.55" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 60MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4300 mAhvs+4600 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+125W4 times
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

35 Common items in both devices
256GB (221GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+
1080x2400 pixels
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 SM-N981B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)Edge 40 Pro 5G XT2301-4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20204/4/2023
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)74 x 161.16 millimeters (2.91 x 6.34 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
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 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusP-OLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz165Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
1300nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0My UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1274146 (v9)
Geekbench: 4896 (v5.1), 5352 (v6)
GFXBench: 112fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 (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
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, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
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
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/1.61/2.93"1.22µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.55" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: 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 extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
8K@30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240/960fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels60 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels10000x6000 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 (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.6µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
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 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 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 SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + 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/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
125W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 5
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
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: 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: Interstellar Black, Lunar Blue
• Ready For
• ThinkShield

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B/DS)Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.684W/kg (head), 1.368W/kg (body)feature not registered
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