Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1125x2436
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2716
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
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28 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED |
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10 |
60Hz |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note20 4G-LTE SM-N980F Single-SIM (Exynos) | iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902 |
Country or region available | (Latin America), New Zealand | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 | 11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in) | 70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 463 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | iOS 11 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | iOS 16 |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) | 64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) |
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) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz) | Apple GPU (3-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0 | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/316 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (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 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | proprietary audio output |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 2716 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | 5W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
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, HTML5 |
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: Space Gray, Silver • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • 5W charger is included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) | iPhone X (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.359W/kg (head), 1.366W/kg (body) | feature not registered |