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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Why is Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
- Has an external memory slot?
- 21g lighter?
208gvs229g - 1 more microphone(s)?
3vs2 - 0.8mm thinner?
8.1mmvs8.9mm - 7.23% less body volume?
103.05cm³vs111.09cm³ - Has an HDR10-enabled display?
- Has manual shutter speed?
- Stylus included?
Why is Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better than Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
- 11.11% more battery power?
5000mAhvs4500mAh - 4GB more RAM memory?
16GBvs12GB - 6.35% faster CPU speed?
1 x 2.9GHz & 3 x 2.8GHz & 4 x 2.2GHzvs2 x 2.7GHz & 4 x 2.4GHz & 2 x 1.95GHz - 6.06% more megapixels (main camera)?
108MP & 12MP & 10MP & 10MPvs108MP & 12MP & 12MP - 4x more megapixels (front camera)?
40MPvs10MP - 3x faster downloads?
3000MBits/svs1000MBits/s - Has 5G support?
- 2.11x faster uploads?
422MBits/svs200MBits/s
Price comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Buy used:
$709
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic ...Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | $480 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gra...Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Unlocked (Renewed) | $329 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wi...Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wireless) - Midnight Black | $370 | ||
| Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray...Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) | $13 | ||
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Buy used:
$459
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G SM-G998B/DS ...Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G SM-G998B/DS 512GB 16GB RAM International Version - Phantom Silver | $2,524 | ||
| Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray...Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) | $13 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1origi...Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1original phone ROM 128 Snapdragon NFC Octa Core Original Unlocked 5G Cell Phone | $727 | ||
| Original Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G99...Original Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1 S21U 6.8" ROM 128/256GB RAM 12GB Snapdragon NFC Unlocked 5G Mobile Phone | $769 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1origi...Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1original phone RAM 12G ROM 256G Snapdragon NFC Octa Core Original Unlocked 5G Cell Phone | $800 | ||
User reviews
Overall Rating
Features
Build quality
9.6/10
26 votes
9.3/10
36 votes
Display quality
9.7/10
26 votes
9.7/10
36 votes
Battery life
8.4/10
26 votes
9.2/10
36 votes
Photography
9.1/10
25 votes
9.8/10
36 votes
Performance
9.3/10
25 votes
9.6/10
36 votes
Design
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
9.lowest potential operating temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra)
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays are formed of organic materials that emit light. They have higher contrast ratios and wider viewing angles compared to LCDs. AMOLED and POLED are types of OLED displays.
IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of conventional twisted nematic TFT displays: limited viewing angles and low-quality color reproduction. PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) is a type of IPS screen developed by Samsung, with increased brightness and lower production costs.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
Performance
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
7.3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
1407
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
8.Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
3723
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
9.Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
1096
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Cameras
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
8.has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
5.has theme customization
✔Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Android 10)
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Android 11)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
8.has on-device machine learning
✖Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Android 10)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Android 11)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
9.Can play games while they download
✖Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Android 10)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Android 11)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Audio
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Phones with physical keyboards have dedicated media keys, such as: play, stop, next, previous, volume up/down, etc.
Features
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
The download speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can access online content.
The upload speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or another device.
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
Price comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Buy used:
$709
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic ...Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | $480 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gra...Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Unlocked (Renewed) | $329 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wi...Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wireless) - Midnight Black | $370 | ||
| Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray...Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) | $13 | ||
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Buy used:
$459
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G SM-G998B/DS ...Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G SM-G998B/DS 512GB 16GB RAM International Version - Phantom Silver | $2,524 | ||
| Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray...Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) | $13 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1origi...Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1original phone ROM 128 Snapdragon NFC Octa Core Original Unlocked 5G Cell Phone | $727 | ||
| Original Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G99...Original Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1 S21U 6.8" ROM 128/256GB RAM 12GB Snapdragon NFC Unlocked 5G Mobile Phone | $769 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1origi...Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U1original phone RAM 12G ROM 256G Snapdragon NFC Octa Core Original Unlocked 5G Cell Phone | $800 | ||
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Comments
Silverson
9 months ago
9 / 10
Bateria poderia ser melhor. É inferior ao Note10+.
Silverson
9 months ago
9 / 10
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TheRealStyles7
8 months ago
10 / 10
Un producto simplemente semi perfecto, ideal.
TheRealStyles7
8 months ago
10 / 10
Un celular pácticamente enorme, saca a flote todas sus cualidades como pantalla 2K, cámara de 108 MP. s pen, el ip68, su procesador potente, batería decente, carga inalámbrica reversible, un sin fin de cualidades positivas
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Franco
7 months ago
2 / 10
Una ficha técnica bárbara, una mala ejecución.
Franco
7 months ago
2 / 10
Tiene una ficha técnica increíble, lo mejor que un teléfono puede tener pero funciona todo mal. Comenzamos por la pantalla, tiene 120hz adaptativos pero con la resolucion FHD+ (que no es la máxima), los 120hz funcionan muy bien en apps nativas como la pantalla de inicio o en la configuración, ahora bien dentro de apps como Instagram, twitter o whatsapp con mucha suerte supera los 70hz. El dia a dia con el teléfono es normal pero no es la sensacion de tener un equipo de alta gama, tiene detalles que por el precio que pagamos no deberían estar. La cámara es un dolor de cabeza, la mayoría de las fotos salen borrosas, con poca definición o demasiada saturación del color. La frontal es in-usable, probablemente la peor cámara frontal que probé. Como punto positivo es la carga rápida, una locura. La batería dura normal para el uso que el doy, generalmente llega al día pero con lo justo Mi experiencia después de un año de uso es muy mala, mi anterior teléfono fue un iPhone 7 plus que no tenia ninguno de estos problemas, lo que decía la ficha técnica se respetaba a rajatabla y sentías eso. Con el Note20 Ultra es todo lo contrario, no existe integración entre software y hardware. Conclusión: No lo compren, yo particularmente voy a volver al iPhone, tiene un poco menos de prestaciones pero funciona mucho mejor y la idea de un smartphone es que nos de soluciones rapidas y bien, no dolores de cabeza. Un saludo!
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