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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB) vs Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Edge 20 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB) 25Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)

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 512GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB) vs Edge 20 (128GB)} 10 Advantages Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (108GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+1440x3088 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+494 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+6.9"3%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+1/1.33" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.52" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 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 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
vsIP52 certified
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)28%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16%
Thinner
120Hzvs+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 32MP2 times
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)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 [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
HDR10+
LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Edge 20 (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U (Snapdragon) - US CarriersLenovo Edge 20 XT2143-1 (128GB+8GB RAM), MC3A2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20208/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2400 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz144Hz
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0My UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
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:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 508760 (v8)
Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 424022 (v8), 488574 (v9)
Geekbench: 2549 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78)
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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (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)
108 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.479mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/1.52" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
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 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
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 (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W 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 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
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: Frosted Grey, White, Emerald
• Protective case included
• ThinkShield

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 512GB)Motorola Edge 20 (128GB)
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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