Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2025 12:00 PM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
+256GB (221GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (96GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+1440x3088 pixels76% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+494 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	416 PPI
+6.9"11% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP83% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP
+1/1.33" inches17% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)88% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 3.0	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)28% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)13% Thinner
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 12MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

41 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

+34 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Other model names	三星Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N9860 Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	Galaxy S25 SM-S931B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	2/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/2025
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)	70.5 x 146.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.78 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3088 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	494 PPI	416 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-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: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 508760 (v8) Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10) Geekbench: 10050 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (96GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary 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, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
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	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 10-bit HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	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 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + 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/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 45W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/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 Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)	• Colors: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red • Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.294W/kg (head), 1.363W/kg (body)