Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 9:12 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (221GB available)103% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+6.7"10% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP119% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP
+1/1.76" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+4300 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+25W67% 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	15W
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)22% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3040 pixels69% Higher resolution screen
393 PPI	vs	+551 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

41 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED Plus / Dynamic AMOLED

HDR10+

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Note20 4G-LTE SM-N980F/Dual-SIM (Exynos)	Galaxy S10 (Exynos) G973F/Dual-Sim 8GB RAM, Samsung Beyond
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)	70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	551 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)
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, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/316 Mbps	2000/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 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	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (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/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 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 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F/DS)	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.93W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.359W/kg (head), 1.366W/kg (body)	0.477W/kg (head), 1.593W/kg (body)