Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Google Pixel 3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 9:43 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 8:05 AM

Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)

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28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	vs	5 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (221GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+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
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3088 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2960 pixels
+6.9"10% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.33" inches92% 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)
+(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
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G TD-LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3430 mAh
+25W39% 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	18W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+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
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)13% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
494 PPI	vs	+522 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

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

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Other model names	갤럭시 노트20 Ultra SM-N986N (Snapdragon)	Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch
Country or region available	South Korea	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)	76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
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-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3088 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	494 PPI	522 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
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	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
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: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 508760 (v8) Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	1024/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
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 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
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	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
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)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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 [wifi5] (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 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Qi 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-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Google Pixel 3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986N)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate