In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Microsoft Surface Duo 2. 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 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N980F/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Folder - dual screen | |
| Height | 161.6 mm | 145.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has greater height than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Width | 75.2 mm | 92.1 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 11 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Weight | 192 g | 284 g | Samsung Galaxy Note20 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Dimensions Details | - | Unfolded - 184.5 mm x 5.5 mm x 145.2 mm | |
| Body Colour | Mystic grey | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Glacier | Obsidian | |
| Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| Repairability Index | 8.1 (out of 10) | 3.9 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.366 W/kg (body), 2.14 W/kg (limb), 0.359 W/kg (head) | 0.726 W/kg (head), 1.478 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 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | AMOLED | |
| Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
| Display Design | - | Both directions folding | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.7" | 5.8" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger screen size than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1344 x 1892 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better screen resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 401 ppi | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 13:9 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
| Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, 100% sRGB, Dual PixelSense Fusion Displays | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | 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 | - | 5.8" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 1344 x 1892 pixels |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 8.3 in | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.73 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has more internal memory than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| User Memory | 221.7 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better camera resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Lens Type | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.4 μm | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 12x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better digital zoom than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro 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, Single Take, Pro Video | Night mode, Auto mode, low-light shots, Panorama mode with wide dynamic range, slow motion video at 120 or 240fps | |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | Dual 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 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 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, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), 30x Super Resolution Zoom | Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Smooth Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), HDR video recording, multi-frame photo capture, dynamic range scene detection |
| 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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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/1.76" | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.8 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 79 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.8 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger second camera pixel size than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | 110 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger third camera lens field of view than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger third camera pixel size than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Field of view, distortion correction |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger front camera pixel size than Microsoft Surface Duo 2. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 4449 mAh | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1680 minutes | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Run Time Details | 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 Talk (4G): up to 1380 min |
Talk: up to 1680 min Playback (local video): up to 15.5 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Gigabit 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 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 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 14, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 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 700 PS, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n25 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, FDD 1900 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, IMY, RTX, OTA, MID, TWS, RTTL | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, TS, M2TS, WebM, HEVC, 3G2, HEIF, H.265 HEVC, HEIC | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Classic |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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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 | Hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), dual accelerometers, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor, dual proximity sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, dual battery, Full Duplex communication, dual microphones with AI-based noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Microsoft Surface Duo 2 |
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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 | SIM card removal tool, USB-C headset, Surface Duo 2 USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | HEARING AID M4/T3 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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