Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/9/2020 12:06 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:09 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G X Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+525 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	509 PPI
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.6"	vs	+6.9"23% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches95% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 3.7MP	vs	+(front) 40MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+45W150% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
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Model	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Other model names	Sprint Galaxy Note Edge N915P (CDMA)	삼성갤럭시 S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988NZKAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)	76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	525 PPI	509 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 25, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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 Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Front camera (secondary)	3.7 megapixels	40 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1440 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support	• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P)	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	0.599W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.142W/kg (head), 0.279W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate