Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) vs. Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) vs. Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G975U1 SM-N981B/DS
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 157.6 mm 161.6 mm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Width 74.1 mm 75.2 mm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Depth 7.8 mm 8.3 mm Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Weight 175 g 192 g Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Body Colour Prism black | Prism blue Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey
Body Material Gorilla glass 5 -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Yes Both phones are waterproof.
IP rating IP68 IP68
Repairability Index - 8.1 (out of 10)
SAR Value 3.87 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.24 W/kg (wireless router), 1.04 W/kg (body), 1.111 W/kg (head) 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.4" 6.7" Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 3040 x 1440 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 522 ppi 393 ppi Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Aspect Ratio 19:9 -
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 Features AOD(Always On Display) Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 -
Clock Speed 2.84 GHz 2.73 GHz Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 640 -
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB 256 GB Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
User Memory 107 GB 221.7 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Both phones have the same camera resolution.
Sensor Size - 1/1.76"
Lens Type Telephoto lens Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.4 F/1.8 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Field of View (FoV) 45 degree(s) 79 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Pixel Size 1 μm 1.8 μm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x 30x Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Self-Timer Delay Yes Yes
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos HDR, Grid Line
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view 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
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has face detection.
White Balance Custom, automatic -
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, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps 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
Camera Features (Functions) VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji 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)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 16 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 F/2.2 Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture.
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 120 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1 μm 1.4 μm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel 64 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Wide-angle lens Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/1.5 and f/2.4 F/2.0 Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Field of View (3rd Camera) 77 degree(s) 76 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1.4 μm 0.8 μm Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 10 Megapixel Both phones have the same front camera resolution.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.9 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
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 Automatic
Camera Modes (Front) Wide selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus -
Camera Features (Front) Dual Pixel AF Dual Pixel AF
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 8 Megapixel -
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/2.2 -
Field of View (2nd Front) 90 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (2nd Front) 1.12 μm -
Camera Functions (2nd Front) Capture depth information -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh 4300 mAh Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked).
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 Both phones have fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes Yes Both phones can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time 2340 minutes 1380 minutes Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Run Time Details Active online usage (3G): up to 15 hrs
Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs
Playback (video): up to 22 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 120 hrs
Talk (3G): up to 39 hrs
Talk (2G): up to 39 hrs
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
Battery Technology - Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 10
User Interface One UI 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 S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X 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 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 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
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 lower, 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, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 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
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, 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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, 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 LE Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
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 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
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, Dolby Digital sound, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
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
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan 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
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), clear cover case, USB connector (OTG), protective film Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG
Compliant Standards VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 1.5 m
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