Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G930F | SM-N981B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 142.4 mm | 161.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Width | 69.6 mm | 75.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy S7 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Weight | 152 g | 192 g | Samsung Galaxy S7 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Body Colour | Titanium silver | Black onyx | White | Black | Gold | Silver | Pink/gold | Platinum gold | White pearl | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, 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 | 1.48 W/kg (body), 0.406 W/kg (head) | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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 S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.1" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S7 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Display Format | QHD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 577 ppi | 393 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S7 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Features | Always-on display | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
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 530 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
User Memory | 24.5 GB | 221.7 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 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 | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S7 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, wide selfie mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Motion panorama | 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 | |
Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 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) | Selective Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, vDIS technology, Spotlight | 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 |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 64 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.0 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S7 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Realtime HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Slow motion video, selfie panorama | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 288 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 1380 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S7. |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1320 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs Playback (audio): up to 45 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 62 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 |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Google Android | Android 10 | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | One UI 2.5 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 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 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 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 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, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | 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 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, 3G2, H.265 | 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 |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Screen mirroring, Alarm Clock, S-Voice | 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 S7 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |