Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) vs Nokia G20 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Nokia G20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/7/2022 7:10 AM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:01 AM

Compare Nokia G20 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia G20 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.52"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)

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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia G20 (128GB)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (221GB available)119% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+393 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.52"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP55% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+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
+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+25W150% 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.	vs	10W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
4300 mAh	vs	+5050 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	G20 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Note20 4G-LTE SM-N980F Single-SIM (Exynos)	Nokia G20 4G TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1365, TA-1372
Country or region available	(Latin America), New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	5/17/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)	76 x 164.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.49 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.52" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	Android One
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)
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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/316 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: 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 Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
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	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 2MP macro 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (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	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	5050 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
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: White Glacier, Blue Night
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Nokia G20 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.359W/kg (head), 1.366W/kg (body)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)