Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) vs Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Samsung Galaxy 551 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 9:18 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(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!

36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+256GB (221GB available)1307 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (173MB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)83% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+393 PPI169% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+6.7"109% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP27 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+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	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 10MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)431 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not 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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	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	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)64% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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Model	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Other model names	Galaxy Note20 4G-LTE SM-N980F Single-SIM (Exynos)	Samsung Galaxy i5510, Samsung Callisto
Country or region available	(Latin America), New Zealand	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	11/1/2010
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
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)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	512MB
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	512MB (173MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/316 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/2100
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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
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)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
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)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.359W/kg (head), 1.366W/kg (body)	feature not registered