Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
Samsung
68 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
65 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra receives mixed feedback from buyers. Many praise its performance, camera quality, and value for money, noting it still competes well with newer models. However, several users report issues with carrier locks, poor packaging, and defective units, with some experiencing battery swelling or screen damage. Overall, the phone itself is highly regarded, but the refurbished condition and seller reliability are significant concerns.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Great camera quality with clear detail
- Expandable storage via micro SD card
- Good value for the price
- Stylus works perfectly
Cons
- Carrier lock issues (not truly unlocked)
- Poor packaging and potential damage in transit
- Defective units (battery swelling, screen damage)
- Non-original box and accessories
- Camera autofocus issues
Performance 5
Camera quality 4
Carrier lock 2
Packaging 3
Value for money 4
Defective units 3
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 865 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.73 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 120mm★ | 5x |
| Video | — | 4K@120fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM Cards | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
No current pricing available
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.