Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Note 20 Factory Unlocked Android Cell Mystic Black 128GB
The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Snapdragon 865 processor deliver smooth gaming and multitasking, backed by a 4500mAh battery with adaptive charging. The S Pen integrates with Samsung Notes, allowing handwritten notes to convert to Word or PowerPoint, plus Link to Windows for easy file sharing. Best for mobile gamers and productivity-focused users who want a large-screen phone with stylus input and 5G connectivity.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The last great Note is still a productivity beast. Just don't expect modern battery life or software support.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- S Pen is genuinely useful, not a gimmick 99th
- Camera zoom is still absurdly good 93rd
- Expandable storage up to 1TB, a dying feature 79th
- Gorgeous 6.9-inch AMOLED panel 78th
Cons
- Battery life is mediocre by today's standards
- No more OS updates from Samsung
- 120Hz and max resolution can't run together
- Heavy at 208g
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The Snapdragon 865 with 12GB of RAM still feels quick for daily tasks, but it's not going to win any speed races against 2025 flagships. The 120Hz display is smooth, but you can't run it at full 3088 x 1440 resolution at the same time, which is a classic Samsung compromise. The 108MP camera with 5x optical zoom is the real surprise, it's still a top-tier shooter that embarrasses plenty of newer mid-rangers.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.9" |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor | Octa-core |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 3.09 |
| RAM | 12 MB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Camera
| Main Camera | 108 |
| Camera Count | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 |
| Telephoto | 12 |
| Front Camera | 10 |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Video | 8K |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 4500 Wh |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 |
| Connector | USB-C |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | No |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Fingerprint | in-display |
| Face Recognition | No |
| OS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Pixel 10 Pro, the Note20 Ultra wins on zoom and stylus but loses on software support and battery. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster and smoother, but it's also way more expensive and has no stylus. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is a foldable novelty, not a productivity tool. If you want a big screen and a pen, this is still the only game in town.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Note 20 Factory Unlocked Android Cell | Motorola Razr ultra 2025 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OnePlus 15 15 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 512 | 128 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 108 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 10 | 50 | 42 | 12 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 4500 | 4700 | 4870 | 4685 | 7300 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 68 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP48 | IP68 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Note 20 Factory Unlocked Android Cell | 78.6 | 93.4 | 59.4 | 77.9 | 99.3 | 67.7 | 65.5 | 69 |
| Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare | 58.1 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 97.9 | 92.2 | 98.7 | 82.1 | 90.8 |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Compare | 89.6 | 96.9 | 84.4 | 88.6 | 70.9 | 89.1 | 99.9 | 94.7 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare | 96.7 | 89.9 | 87 | 93.5 | 70.9 | 87.1 | 98.8 | 90.8 |
| OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 98.3 | 96.9 | 99 | 77.9 | 42.2 | 98.7 | 82.1 | 98.8 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare | 78.6 | 99.1 | 97.4 | 99.5 | 55.7 | 97.8 | 98.8 | 71 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place, from USD 750 to USD 1,300 depending on the vendor. At the low end, this is a steal for the camera and S Pen alone. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. Shop around and don't pay more than USD 800 for a 128GB model.
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Overview
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is the last of a dying breed, and it's still one of the most feature-packed slabs you can buy. The one thing to know: that S Pen is the whole point. If you don't care about the stylus, buy something newer. If you do, nothing else comes close.
Common Questions
Q: Does this have a Snapdragon or Exynos chip?
Snapdragon 865. The US version always got the Snapdragon, and that's what you're getting here.
Q: Will this work on my carrier?
It's factory unlocked, so it should work on all major US carriers. Just pop in your SIM and go.
Q: Can I expand the storage?
Yes, up to 1TB via microSD. That's a feature most new phones have killed off.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for all-day battery life or years of software updates, this isn't it. Go get a Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max instead. If you don't care about the S Pen, there's no reason to buy a Note.
Verdict
Buy it if you want the S Pen and a great camera without spending flagship money. Skip it if you need all-day battery or years of updates. It's a niche pick, but for that niche, it's still excellent.
