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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) vs Nokia 500

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 500 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) 37Points
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Nokia 500 Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X
Nokia 500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)

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 20 5G (SM-N981N)} 37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) vs 500} 4 Advantages Nokia 500
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR531 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB
+256GB (221GB available)110 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)70%
Thinner		vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen		vs360x640 pixels
+393 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs229 PPI
+6.7"109%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsOnly digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 10MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs3G+ 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		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4300 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1110 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)106%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
 
ModelGalaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Other model namesκ°€λŸ­μ‹œ λ…ΈνŠΈ20 SM-N981N (Snapdragon)Nokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20209/1/2011
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size6.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display		feature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
System versionAndroid 10Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateAndroid 13Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5256MB
Internal storage256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0		2GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8Β΅mPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120Β°13mm1/2.55"1.4Β΅m		5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps		feature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG		Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity4300 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging		feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

βž• Other features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
β€’ Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
β€’ Bixby
β€’ Samsung Wireless DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
β€’ Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)		β€’ Colors: Black, White with covers
β€’ Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.688W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head)
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