| Feature | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note 10 Plus |
| Display size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 855 |
| Dimensions | 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 220g | 196g |
| RAM | 12/16GB | 12GB |
| Internal storage | 128/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | 4300mAh |
| Rear cameras | Four: 48MP tele, 108MP wide, 12MP ultra, 3D depth | Four: 12MP tele, 12MP wide, 16MP ultra, 3D depth |
| Front cameras | One 10MP | One 10MP |
| Other | 120Hz display, 108MP camera, 5000mAh battery | S Pen |
Galaxy S20 Ultra
If you want the very best phone Samsung has to offer in 2020, you want the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It has Samsung's first 120Hz AMOLED display, is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 processor, and has a seriously massive 5,000 mAh battery. When you add all of that together with the new camera system and support for 5G networks, you end up with something pretty darn great — so long as you can afford it.
From $1,400 at Samsung
Pros
- 120Hz display
- All-new camera system
- Massive 5,000 mAh battery
- Newer processor and more RAM
- 5G support
- Incredibly expensive
- One of Samsung's biggest phones ever
The Galaxy Note 10+ may not be the latest and greatest from Samsung anymore, but it still deserves your attention. While you get an older processor and smaller battery, the Note 10+ still has plenty going for it. Its AMOLED display looks great despite only having a 60Hz refresh rate, you get more internal storage with the base model, and the S Pen continues to offer features that you won't find on phones that aren't a Note.
From $1,100 at Samsung
Pros
- AMOLED display looks fantastic
- Plenty powerful going into 2020
- More base internal storage
- Has the iconic S Pen
- Easier on the wallet
- Lesser specs across the board
- Doesn't natively support 5G
The S20 Ultra has Samsung's latest specs and features
Source: Android Central
The Galaxy S20 Ultra is Samsung's first big flagship for 2020, and as such, the company threw everything it could at it to make sure it kicks off the new decade with a bang.
There's a lot going on with the S20 Ultra, with one of the most noteworthy features being its 120Hz display. This is the first time Samsung's gone beyond the traditional 60Hz refresh rate, and it means everything on the S20 Ultra, which looks faster and more fluid than the Note 10+. Outside of the increased refresh rate, the S20 Ultra gives you a larger 6.9-inch screen size, HDR10+ support, and Samsung's gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED technology.
Cameras are another thing Samsung focused on with the S20 Ultra, and there are plenty of improvements here. Both the S20 Ultra and Note 10+ have a quad-camera setup on the back, but the S20 Ultra's is far more impressive. Its primary camera is a 108MP sensor, allowing you to capture an insane amount of detail in each shot. Samsung's also touting a new SpaceZoom feature, which gives you 10x hybrid optic zoom or 100x "Super Resolution Zoom."
As for the S20 Ultra's other specs, things continue to be impressive across the board. You're getting Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and an insanely big 5,000 mAh battery. If you live in an area that supports it, the S20 Ultra can also connect to sub-6 and mmWave 5G networks.
While all of that sounds great, it does come at a cost. The S20 Ultra is a big and chunky phone, so much so that it may be unwieldy for people with smaller hands. There's also the matter of price, and with a starting MSRP of $1,400, the Galaxy S20 Ultra certainly won't be for everyone depending on what your budget looks like.
| Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy Note 10+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 One UI 2.0 | Android 10 One UI 2.0 | |
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED Quad HD+ 120Hz HDR10+ | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED Quad HD+ 60Hz HDR10+ | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| RAM | 12GB 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB 512GB | 256GB 512GB | |
| Expandable | Up to 1TB | Up to 1TB | |
| Rear Camera 1 | 108MP wide f/1.8 | 12MP wide f/1.5-2.4 | |
| Rear Camera 2 | 48MP telephoto 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom 100x Super Resolution Zoom f/3.5 | 16MP telephoto 2x optic zoom f/2.2 | |
| Rear Camera 3 | 12MP ultra-wide f/2.2 | 12MP ultra-wide f/2.1 | |
| Rear Camera 4 | Time-of-flight sensor | Time-of-flight sensor | |
| Front Camera | 40MP f/2.2 | 10MP f/2.2 | |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W wired charging Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare | 45W wired charging Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare | |
| Security | In-screen fingerprint sensor Face recognition | In-screen fingerprint sensor Face recognition |
Source: Andrew Martonik / Android Central
It's clear that the Galaxy S20 Ultra has the advantage in this comparison, but even so, you may still want to get the Note 10+ over it.
For starters, there's the elephant in the room — price. The Note 10+ is also an expensive phone, but its $1,100 retail price is a good deal cheaper than the S20 Ultra. There's also the fact that the Note 10+ has been on the market for a few months, meaning that it's not uncommon to find various deals and discounts on offer.
As for the phone itself, it's perfectly capable. The Snapdragon 855 processor and 12GB of RAM may not be as technically impressive as what you'll get with the S20 Ultra, but this combination still results in excellent performance for any app or game you throw at it. You're also getting more base internal storage at 256GB, and while the AMOLED display is capped at 60Hz, it looks just as gorgeous with its vibrant colors, deep blacks, and razor-sharp text.
There's one more key advantage the Note 10+ has over the S20 Ultra, and that's the S Pen. While the S Pen may not be for everyone, there's no denying how much extra functionality it brings to the table. You can use it to take handwritten notes, doodle/draw, and even remotely control the camera. If those features matter to you, the Note 10+ makes more sense.
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