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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) vs Motorola Moto G5 (XT1672)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Motorola Moto G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G5 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) 35Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)

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!

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)} 35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) vs Moto G5 (XT1672)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1672)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)106%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (221GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)17%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x3088 pixels114%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+494 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+6.9"38%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull 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
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+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.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)43%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Other model names三星Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N9860 Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)Lenovo Moto G5 Dual-Sim (32GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20203/1/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.9" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 8.1 Oreo
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
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, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 508760 (v8)
Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/3.0120mm1.0µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom50x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity4500 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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 Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)Moto G5 (XT1672)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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