In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N981B/DS | SM-F916B | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
| Height | 161.6 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Width | 75.2 mm | 68 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 16.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Weight | 192 g | 282 g | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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| Body Colour | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
| Body Material | - | Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| Repairability Index | 8.1 (out of 10) | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
| Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.7" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | QXGA+ | |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 373 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 22.5:18 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | Flex screen | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 2260 x 816 pixels | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Clock Speed | 2.73 GHz | 3.09 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 256 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 221.7 GB | 220.6 GB | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.76" | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 79 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Pixel Size | 1.8 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | 30x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, 30x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 64 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 76 degree(s) | 45 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 0.8 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 80 degree(s) | Both phones have the same front lens field of view. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1.22 μm | Both phones have the same front camera pixel size. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.22 μm |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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