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Expert reviews 4.0 (1)
Spec scores £1000-£1499 Phones · 33 phones
Performance 2.2 /5
Display 4 /5
Rear Camera 2.9 /5
Front Camera 2.6 /5
Battery 2 /5

Stylus users on a 5G network who want a huge 120Hz screen, expandable storage and the last flagship Note, and who accept that software support has ended.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

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About the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is the version of Samsung's last flagship Note that most UK buyers actually bought, adding 5G to a phone that was already the most complete stylus device Samsung had made. The 6.9-inch 120Hz display is enormous and still looks superb, the stainless steel frame and Gorilla Glass Victus back have aged better than the glass-and-aluminium of most rivals, and the S Pen responds in 9ms, which is the difference between a stylus that feels like a tool and one that feels like a gimmick. The camera system pairs a 108MP main sensor with a 12MP periscope offering true 5x optical zoom, and it also kept the microSD slot that Samsung deleted from later flagships. The catches are worth stating plainly. Software support has ended at Android 13 with One UI 5.1, so no further security patches arrive, and UK units use the Exynos 990 chip, which runs hotter and less efficiently than the Snapdragon 865+ version sold in other regions. Buy it for the S Pen and the screen, knowing the software clock has stopped.

Expert Rating

4.0
(1 review)

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy Note20 - Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20
Display 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3088x1440, 120Hz 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 2400x1080, 60Hz
Rear camera 108MP main, 12MP 5x periscope, 12MP ultrawide 12MP main, 64MP 3x telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Battery 4,500 mAh, 25W wired 4,300 mAh, 25W wired
Build Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus back Aluminium frame, polycarbonate back
S Pen latency 9 ms 26 ms
Storage 128GB to 512GB, microSDXC up to 1TB 128GB or 256GB, no microSD slot
Dimensions 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm, 208 g 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm, 192-194 g
SIM-free price Not available From £180.36

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G worth buying?
It is worth buying if the built-in S Pen and a large 120Hz screen matter more to you than being on current software. The stainless steel build, 5x optical zoom and microSD expansion still hold their own. Against that, Samsung has ended updates for it and the European Exynos 990 chip is the weaker of the two versions Samsung shipped.
What is the difference between the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G and the standard Note20 Ultra?
The only meaningful difference is mobile connectivity. This model supports 5G, while the plain Note20 Ultra is 4G LTE only. Screen, cameras, S Pen, battery, build materials and storage options are the same across both.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G have a microSD card slot?
Yes. It accepts microSDXC cards up to 1TB on top of its 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The standard Galaxy Note20 does not have a card slot at all, which is one of the clearest reasons to step up to the Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G camera good?
Yes, it remains capable. The 108MP main camera resolves plenty of detail, the periscope telephoto delivers a genuine 5x optical zoom with 50x hybrid reach, and the 12MP ultrawide rounds out the set. Laser autofocus was inconsistent when the phone launched but improved considerably with later firmware.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G receive software updates?
It will not receive any more. Samsung delivered three Android upgrades, finishing on Android 13 with One UI 5.1, and its four years of security updates have now run out. Anything security sensitive is better handled on a supported device.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G support wireless charging?
Yes. It charges wirelessly over Qi, supports 25W wired charging over USB-C, and offers 4.5W reverse wireless charging so you can top up earbuds or a watch by resting them on the back of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£1000-£1499 Phones · 33 phones

  • Exynos 990
  • Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global
This phone
44%
Avg
80%
Best
100%
This phone
44%
Avg
49%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.9 inches
  • 1440 x 3088 pixels
  • AMOLED, 120Hz
This phone
79%
Avg
83%
Best
97%
This phone
79%
Avg
61%
Best
98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Single camera setup
  • 108 MP main camera
  • 8K video recording
This phone
57%
Avg
67%
Best
98%
This phone
57%
Avg
41%
Best
98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 10 MP front camera
  • 4K selfie video
This phone
51%
Avg
67%
Best
92%
This phone
51%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 4,500 mAh
  • 25W wired, PD3.0
This phone
39%
Avg
64%
Best
94%
This phone
39%
Avg
52%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1

Weight

208 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Operating System

Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5

Colours

Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White

Radio

FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)

Body

Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

108

Primary Camera Video

8K@24fs, 4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/240fs, 720@960fs, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Third Camera

108 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 , f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom 12 , f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

10 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF

Video Resolution

4320

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@30/60fs, 1080@30fs

Display

Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+

Display Size

6.9

Display Resolution

1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Exynos 990

GPU

Mali-G77 MP11 - Global

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-N986U

5G

2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-N986U

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Battery

Battery

4500

Charging

25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer