Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (8GB + 128GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
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#40 in Best Camera Smartphones
#51 in Best 7-Inch Smartphones
#96 in Best Smartphones for Seniors
#162 in Best Large-Screen Smartphones
#163 in Best Android Smartphones
#180 in Best NFC Smartphones
#182 in Best 5G Smartphones
#185 in Best Smartphones
#185 in Best AI Smartphones
#278 in Best Mid-Range Smartphones
#540 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#1226 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
Wired's review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a premium "superphone" for power users, but notes a significant performance disparity due to regional processors, with the global Exynos chip offering less efficiency than the US Snapdragon 865+, leading to disappointing battery life. The phone features a high-quality 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, a strong camera...Read more
Counterpoint Research reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, highlighting its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance, and praising its sophisticated matte "Mystic Bronze" finish. The review noted the camera system's successful implementation of laser autofocus to resolve previous focusing issues and the improved S Pen...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G review highlights its strengths as a device for power users, specifically praising the 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and the S Pen's improved 9ms latency. The review notes the device's robust performance driven by the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset and a 108MP camera system with enhanced autofocus and 50x zoom, positioning it as a versatile tool for...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is characterized by Android Authority as a premium 2020 flagship, featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a highly responsive S Pen, and a refined design with a matte "Mystic Bronze" finish. Performance is strong, particularly in the Snapdragon model, supported by a improved 108MP camera system with laser autofocus and versatile 50x zoom capabilities....Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is described as the "best possible version" of the Note, featuring a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a significantly upgraded S Pen with 9ms latency. Pros include impeccable performance, all-day battery, an improved camera system, a matte "Mystic Bronze" finish, and a commitment to three years of software...Read more
Consumer Reports highly rated the Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G, highlighting them as top-tier, durable productivity tools with excellent OLED screens and performance. While the US models boast strong battery endurance and the Ultra features a top-performing 108-megapixel camera, the devices are noted for their large, heavy build and a significant, wobbly camera bump....Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G review highlights its luxurious frosted glass design and a "gold standard" 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It features an enhanced S Pen with 9ms latency and a versatile camera system including a 108MP main sensor and 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. However, the device has a significant camera bump...Read more
In a review, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is described as the "ultimate Samsung" for power users, featuring a large 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a notable Mystic Bronze finish. However, its significant size and prominent camera bump make it potentially unwieldy for some. The device includes an S Pen with reduced 9ms latency and a camera system with a...Read more
According to IT Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is a feature-rich, high-end smartphone with an exquisite design, a vibrant 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, and a versatile camera system with 5x optical zoom. Pros include the improved S Pen, while cons include the less powerful Exynos 990 processor in the global model, decent rather than class-leading battery life, and...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is lauded as a top-tier Android phone, boasting a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and a highly responsive 9ms S Pen. It excels in performance, offering superior multitasking, 5x optical zoom via a 108MP main sensor, and a new laser autofocus system. Despite these strengths, the device has a significant camera bump and a high $1,299 starting price. Battery...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is described as a "super flagship" by nextpit, excelling in hardware and software for productivity users, with a praised 6.9-inch 120Hz display and an improved 9ms latency S Pen. However, a key drawback is the inability to simultaneously use maximum resolution and the high refresh rate, and international versions use the less powerful Exynos 990...Read more
PCMag describes the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a powerful Android productivity tool with exceptional performance, a stunning 6.9-inch AMOLED display, improved camera, and an enhanced S Pen with reduced latency and better software integration, including over 12 hours of battery life. However, the review notes significant drawbacks, including its high price of $1,299, a large and...Read more
The T3 review highlights the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a premium, feature-rich, and expensive "productivity and creativity powerhouse". Key pros include a stunning 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a versatile 5x optical zoom camera system, and an improved, low-latency S Pen. Major cons identified are the high cost, a significant rear camera bump, and only satisfactory battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is a premium, high-cost "everything phone" featuring a standout 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Key pros include the versatile 108MP camera with 5x optical zoom and the refined S Pen, though cons include the inability to use 120Hz at max resolution and a very high price point. Despite solid performance and productivity features, the...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a top-tier phablet featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display, an S Pen with 9ms latency, and versatile productivity tools like Wireless DeX. The camera system offers a 108MP sensor and an impressive 5x optical zoom with improved stability over the S20 Ultra. Driven by the Snapdragon 865 Plus, the device excels in performance and gaming, though it...Read more
Wired's review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a premium "superphone" for power users, but notes a significant performance disparity due to regional processors, with the global Exynos chip offering less efficiency than the US Snapdragon 865+, leading to disappointing battery life. The phone features a high-quality 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, a strong camera...Read more
Counterpoint Research reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, highlighting its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance, and praising its sophisticated matte "Mystic Bronze" finish. The review noted the camera system's successful implementation of laser autofocus to resolve previous focusing issues and the improved S Pen...Read more
Connect.de highlights the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a premium, productivity-focused device featuring a large 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a matte, fingerprint-resistant finish. Key strengths include a highly responsive S Pen with 9ms latency and a redesigned camera system with laser autofocus that resolves previous focusing issues. While praising the 5x optical...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review from daskannwas.ch highlights the device as a premier, durable phone featuring a titanium frame, a flat display, and superior anti-reflective Corning Gorilla Armor. It boasts top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, meaningful AI integration for daily tasks, and a versatile camera system anchored by a 200MP main sensor and 5x...Read more
Connect.de highlights the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a premium, productivity-focused device featuring a large 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a matte, fingerprint-resistant finish. Key strengths include a highly responsive S Pen with 9ms latency and a redesigned camera system with laser autofocus that resolves previous focusing issues. While praising the 5x optical...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review from daskannwas.ch highlights the device as a premier, durable phone featuring a titanium frame, a flat display, and superior anti-reflective Corning Gorilla Armor. It boasts top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, meaningful AI integration for daily tasks, and a versatile camera system anchored by a 200MP main sensor and 5x...Read more
Xavier Studer’s review describes the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a multimedia powerhouse, highlighted by a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Key strengths include the improved low-latency S Pen, a versatile 108MP camera system capable of 8K video, and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. Conversely, the review notes the significant...Read more
The Geekbecois review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G as a premium device featuring a standout 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a durable "Mystic Bronze" matte finish. Key strengths include the S Pen's reduced 9ms latency for a paper-like feel, a versatile camera system with a 108MP sensor, and the return of a microSD slot for storage. However, the...Read more
L'Eclaireur Fnac positions the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a top-tier 2020 productivity device, highlighting its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. While the 9ms latency S Pen provides a natural writing experience, the device forces a compromise between maximum resolution and a high refresh rate. Performance is driven by the Exynos 990...Read more
Maxime Johnson’s review describes the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra as a premium, "no-compromise" device, highlighting its 6.9-inch 120Hz display and Gorilla Glass Victus. Praised as a top-tier tool for productivity and gaming, it features a highly responsive S Pen, Xbox Game Pass integration, and a top-tier camera system with 5x optical zoom. However, the device is criticized for its...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is characterized as a premium productivity tool, featuring a 6.9-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display with 1,000-nit brightness and an improved S Pen with 9ms latency. Key performance strengths include a 108MP camera system with 5x optical zoom and laser autofocus, along with a powerful processor for features like Wireless DeX. However, the review notes...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a premium phablet featuring a stunning 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a variable 120Hz refresh rate, though it is hindered by a massive, heavy design and a protruding camera bump. Performance is top-tier with the Snapdragon 865+ or Exynos 990, complemented by a refined S Pen with 9ms latency for a natural, pen-to-paper experience. Camera...Read more
The La Presse review defines the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a premium, high-performance device, highlighting its 6.9-inch 120Hz display and an enhanced S Pen with ultra-low latency as major pros. While the 108MP camera and 5x optical zoom are praised for addressing previous autofocus issues, the device is criticized for its significant camera bump and underwhelming battery...Read more
According to Les Numériques, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is a high-performance, premium-designed device with a 6.9-inch screen and a highly responsive S Pen (9ms latency). However, the design is hindered by an oversized camera module that makes the phone unstable, and the device faces performance disparities due to the Exynos 990 processor, which is less efficient than the...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a premium, large-format smartphone featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and a highly responsive S Pen with 9ms latency, suitable for productivity. While the device excels in design and display quality, it is criticized for its heavy, bulky form factor and a significant, wobbly camera bump. The device is positioned as a mobile workstation, bolstered...Read more
The Presse-citron review hails the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a premium, high-end device featuring an elegant, fingerprint-resistant matte finish, though it is noted for being large and heavy. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display is highlighted as a top-tier feature with a 120Hz refresh rate, despite the limitation of requiring a choice between that rate and maximum resolution....Read more
Xavier Studer’s review describes the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a multimedia powerhouse, highlighted by a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Key strengths include the improved low-latency S Pen, a versatile 108MP camera system capable of 8K video, and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. Conversely, the review notes the significant...Read more
The Geekbecois review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G as a premium device featuring a standout 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a durable "Mystic Bronze" matte finish. Key strengths include the S Pen's reduced 9ms latency for a paper-like feel, a versatile camera system with a 108MP sensor, and the return of a microSD slot for storage. However, the...Read more
According to a review of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, the device is positioned as a top-tier productivity tool, featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Gorilla Glass Victus and a 9ms latency S Pen. It offers strong performance with the Exynos 990, 12GB of RAM, and a versatile camera system anchored by a 108MP sensor. Key strengths identified include the...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is characterized as a "super flagship" that perfects the series with a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, premium Gorilla Glass Victus, and a matte finish. Key performance features include the low-latency 9ms S Pen, a 108MP camera with fixed laser autofocus, and Wireless DeX for productivity. However, the review highlights significant...Read more
According to a review of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, the device is positioned as a top-tier productivity tool, featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Gorilla Glass Victus and a 9ms latency S Pen. It offers strong performance with the Exynos 990, 12GB of RAM, and a versatile camera system anchored by a 108MP sensor. Key strengths identified include the...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is characterized as a "super flagship" that perfects the series with a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, premium Gorilla Glass Victus, and a matte finish. Key performance features include the low-latency 9ms S Pen, a 108MP camera with fixed laser autofocus, and Wireless DeX for productivity. However, the review highlights significant...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch device featuring a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, a sophisticated matte glass design, and the versatile S Pen, which now boasts a 9ms latency for a more natural writing experience. Despite its high-end performance, the European model is limited by the less efficient Exynos 990 processor, resulting in occasional overheating and...Read more
The Hardware Info review praises the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a productivity powerhouse, highlighting its stunning 6.9-inch 120Hz display and the significantly upgraded S Pen with 9ms latency as major pros. However, the review notes a key limitation where users cannot run the 120Hz refresh rate at full WQHD+ resolution simultaneously. Furthermore, the device is criticized for...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is characterized as a "power user" device that fixes previous flaws, though regional hardware disparities and a high price hold it back from being truly exceptional. A major highlight is the 6.9-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and improved S Pen latency, though users must choose between maximum resolution or 120Hz, not both. While the 108MP...Read more
The Android Planet review hails the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a premium, 120Hz-enabled powerhouse, boasting a refined design, improved S Pen, and a corrected camera system. While performance is top-tier and the screen is exceptional, the device is hindered by a very high price, disappointing battery life for intensive users, and a large, wobbly camera bump. The review...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch device featuring a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, a sophisticated matte glass design, and the versatile S Pen, which now boasts a 9ms latency for a more natural writing experience. Despite its high-end performance, the European model is limited by the less efficient Exynos 990 processor, resulting in occasional overheating and...Read more
The Hardware Info review praises the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as a productivity powerhouse, highlighting its stunning 6.9-inch 120Hz display and the significantly upgraded S Pen with 9ms latency as major pros. However, the review notes a key limitation where users cannot run the 120Hz refresh rate at full WQHD+ resolution simultaneously. Furthermore, the device is criticized for...Read more
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