Samsung Unpacked August 2020
On the 5th August Samsung held its first all virtual Unpacked event from Korea, due to the current global COVID pandemic. On the day Samsung announced five new devices, including the Galaxy Note20 & Ultra smartphones with some impressive specifications.
The other devices announced at Unpacked were:
- Galaxy Note 20 Series
- Galaxy Buds Live
- Tab S7 & S7+
- Galaxy Watch3
- Galaxy Z Fold2
Note20 & Ultra Overview
The new Galaxy Note20 & Ultra smartphones boast specifications that give Samsung that power user desire. Arguably, the same “can do” attitude Blackberry users demanded in years gone by,
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If you don’t mind the size, both of these 5G enabled devices aim to keep you productive when travelling.
The Galaxy Note20 series is a productivity powerhouse that works like a computer and lets you game like a pro.
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Galaxy Note20 & Ultra go Bigger
Both have a triple-lens main array with the Ultra boasting a 108MP wide-angle camera. An improved S Pen is included with 5 new actions and a promised better writing experience.
Interestingly, only the Ultra has a full edge to edge display, with the Note20 having a thin border.
The Android 10 powered handsets support dual Bluetooth connectivity and have a high IP68 waterproof rating.
The notable differences between the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Ultra Specifications are the displays, a smaller battery on the Note20 and the main cameras.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 & Ultra Specifications
| Galaxy Note20 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 194 | 208 |
| Colour Options (vary by market) | Bronze Green Grey | Black Bronze White |
| Display | 6.7” flat FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display | 6.9″ edge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display |
| Storage Options (vary by market) | 5G – 8GB RAM // 128GB 8GB RAM // 256GB LTE – 8GB RAM // 256GB | 5G – 12GB RAM // 128GB 12GB RAM // 256GB 12GB RAM // 512GB LTE – 8GB RAM // 128GB 8GB RAM // 256GB |
| Front Cam | 10MP Selfie Camera Dual Pixel AF Pixel size: 1.22μm FOV: 80˚ F.No (aperture): F2.2 | 10MP Selfie Camera Dual Pixel AF Pixel size: 1.22μm FOV: 80˚ F.No (aperture): F2.2 |
| Main Cam | 12MP Ultra Wide 12MP Wide-angle 64MP Telephoto 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom | 12MP Ultra Wide 108MP Wide-angle 12MP Telephoto Laser AF Sensor 5x Optical Zoom |
| S Pen | Included | Included |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Audio | AKG Speakers | AKG Speakers |
| Battery (mAh) | 4,300 | 4,500 |
| Charging | USB-C Fast Wireless Wireless PowerShare | USB-C Fast Wireless Wireless PowerShare |
| Security | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Lock Pattern Pin Password | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Lock Pattern Pin Password |
| Starting Price | $999 / £949 | $1,299 / £1,179 |
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