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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)

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

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Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) 25Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G X
7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)

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-N986U 128GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)} 7 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB nano-Memory
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1440x3088 pixels83%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2244 pixels
+494 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs346 PPI
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP94%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.33" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.7" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K 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
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+25W11%
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.
vs22.5W
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot 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
vs802.11 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.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
128GB (103GB available)vs+256GB (238GB available)131%
More internal storage for applications and files
6.9"vs+7.2"4%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 24MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4500 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory 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

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U (Snapdragon) - US CarriersHuawei Mate 20X EVR-AL00 8GB RAM, Huawei Everest
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/202011/1/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.9" inches7.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2244 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI346 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
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-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
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, 3 processors:
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
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-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (238GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1400/200 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
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)
40 megapixels
20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF
8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical 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-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
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
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
22.5W Wired fast 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-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver
• EMUI 9.0
• 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display
• Leica camera lens
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.83W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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