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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1) vs Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

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00Point Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone?

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55 Common items in both devices
3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
8GB LPDDR5
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
192 grams (6.72 ounces)
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
+48 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 SM-N981U (Snapdragon) - UnlockedGalaxy Note20 SM-N981WZNAXAC (Snapdragon)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Canada
Canada
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20208/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic 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 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size6.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 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 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
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)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 66, 71)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
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)
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)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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
4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
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 size1/3.2" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
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
RadioFMFM
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-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
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 (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 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
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 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh4300 mAh
Charger, watts25W 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 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
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: 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 20 5G (SM-N981U1)Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)0.85W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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