Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
Samsung
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1440 x 3088 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Model | A19 | Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.73★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.0★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 108 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 120mm★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps★ | — |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,500 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Dual SIM Cards |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
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 (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.