Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
108
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+10 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 | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Model | Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6833, Xperia Z Ultra C6806, Sony Togari | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-N985F/Dual-SIM (Exynos) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 7/30/2013 | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 |
Depth | 6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 92.2 x 179.4 millimeters (3.63 x 7.06 in) | 77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in) |
Weight | 212 grams (7.42 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x3088 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 344 PPI | 494 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | 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) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/316 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 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE C6806: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 - C6833: 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 | 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 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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 |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (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 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.33" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | 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 | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3050 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 820 hours (34.2 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • X-Reality triluminos display • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Panorama photo • 3D Surround Sound • Java framework | • Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.315W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body) |