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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Realme 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Realme 6 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) 29Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
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)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs 6 (128GB/8GB)} 5 Advantages Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1440x3088 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+494 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+6.9"6%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP74%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+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
+1/1.33" inches29%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.72" 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 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4300 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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+191 grams (6.69 ounces)9%
Lighter
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 16MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
25Wvs+30W20%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated 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

23 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
f/1.8 (aperture)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U (Snapdragon) - US CarriersRealme 6 RMX2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungRealme
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20203/5/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)74.8 x 162.1 millimeters (2.94 x 6.38 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
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-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.9" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
480nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
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)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm)
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:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz
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)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps300/75 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
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)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.313mm1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4mono
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
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-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4608x3456 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 lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
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
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4300 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
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: Comet Blue, Comet White
• Realme UI
• Protective case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Realme 6 (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.83W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)1.14W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.71W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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