Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
108
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4G LTE-A |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-N985F/Dual-SIM (Exynos) | iPhone 7 Plus A1661 CDMA, iPhone 7 Plus A1784 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 | 9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in) | 77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.9" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3088 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 494 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | iOS 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | iOS 15 |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) | 64bit: Apple A10 Fusion (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.34GHz Hurricane (Dual-core) 2x 2GHz Zephyr (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 3796 (2.0) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0 | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/316 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1661) |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1661 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1784 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (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 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.856mm1/3.6 |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4608x2592 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@120fps 720p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3072x2304 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 | 32mm 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 (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | proprietary audio output |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
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 hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
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 Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 384 hours (16 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
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 DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) | • Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri • AirDrop • iCloud • NFC Apple Pay only • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.315W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body) | feature not registered |