Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G20 SE
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Motorola Moto G20 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
108
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (108GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
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 |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
Model | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE |
Other model names | Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U (Snapdragon) - US Carriers | Lenovo Moto G20 Special Edition (XT2128) |
Country or region available | USA | (Latin America) |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 | 10/1/2021 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in) | 75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.9" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3088 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 494 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Unisoc Tiger T700 (12nm) |
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 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 (850MHz) |
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) | Moto G20 SE | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
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 | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
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 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.485°1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
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-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
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 Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
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, Green • Case included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | Moto G20 SE | |
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 registered | feature not registered |