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Introduction and sale price
Galaxy Note20 is Samsung’s line of high-end smartphones in the second half of 2020 and is considered a direct competitor to Apple’s iPhone 12 series. Galaxy Note20 comes in three versions with the following listed prices:
– Galaxy Note20: 23,990,000 VND
– Galaxy Note20 Ultra: VND 29,990,000
– Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G: 32,990,000 VND
In this article we will focus on two Galaxy Note20 Ultra and Note20 Ultra 5G models, because these will be Samsung’s two main models in Vietnam.
Set up Galaxy Note20 Ultra
– CPU: Exynos 990
– RAM: 8GB (Note20 Ultra) / 12GB (Note20 Ultra 5G)
– Internal memory: 256GB, supports memory card expansion
– Màn hình: 6.9 inches, Super AMOLED, 120Hz (FHD) / 60Hz (WQHD), Infinity-O, Gorilla Glass Victus
– Main camera:
+ Normal angle: 108 MP, f / 1.8, OIS, laser focus
+ Super wide angle: 12MP, f / 2.2
Telephoto: 12MP, f / 3.0, 5X optical zoom, 50X digital zoom, OIS, periscope
– Battery: 4500 mAh, fast charge 25 W
Connectivity: USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, 5G (optional), no headphone jack
Advantages of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Galaxy Note20 Ultra is a device with a striking, luxurious and high-end design.
Not only is it beautiful on the outside, the finish quality of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is also among the best today. From the curved glass, the buttons to the little details like the speaker slots, microphone slots … they are meticulously made.
Among the color versions of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, the bronze version (Mystic Bronze) deserves the attention of users, not only for the noble color but also for the matte glass back, which gives a feeling of support. comfortable grip and no fingerprints. The remaining black and white versions still use glossy glass, so the previous advantage is not inherited.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra screen is one of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s greatest strengths. All the factors of size, technology, resolution, scan frequency … occupy the first positions of the market. The Infinity-O design is also appreciated by us for its aesthetics, especially in comparison to the “rabbit ears” or “pills” of the iPhone and Huawei rivals.
Speaking more about the Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s 120Hz refresh rate, this is the world’s first smartphone with the ability to automatically adjust the scan rate based on the content displayed on the screen. This technology will help improve the battery life of the device.
Not just the display, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s dual speaker system is also the best quality today. When combined with the display above, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers a great entertainment experience.
Another major update to this year’s Galaxy Note20 Ultra compared to last year’s Galaxy Note10 is the camera. Inheriting the technology of the S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 has a camera resolution of up to 108MP, accompanied by the ability to zoom up to 50X.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is the first Samsung smartphone in Vietnam to support 5G. Currently, because Vietnam has not implemented this technology, users will not see the benefits of owning the 5G version. In the future, 5G will be a technology that every high-end smartphone must have.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s in-screen fingerprint sensor is ultrasonic, providing a higher level of security than other in-screen fingerprint sensors in optical form.
The S-Pen, which separates the Galaxy Note from other models, has received a valuable update on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. With latency reduced to 9ms (compared to 45ms above), the writing / drawing / annotating experience has been vastly improved.
A user interface for Galaxy Note20 Ultra in particular and Samsung devices in general is one of the most comprehensive software suites on Android today. The interface has not only been designed in a harmonious and modern way, but One UI also integrates many useful functions for casual and advanced users.
Not just smartphones, Samsung also has a very rich product ecosystem from accessories (watches, wireless earphones) to other consumer products like TVs, laptops, tablets … created for people. use a consistent experience. This is something that very few companies can do.
Disadvantages of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra
The 6.9-inch screen on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers a very “good” user experience, but creates a hassle when holding and carrying. Compared to competitors like last year’s iPhone 11 Pro Max or the Galaxy Note10 + (which is already very large), the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is even bigger.
The most critical point in the Note20 Ultra’s design is the camera cluster: it is very convex and heavily beveled. This is also one of the reasons why the Galaxy Note20 Ultra feels uncomfortable in your pocket.
Although Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers a relatively smooth experience, compared to other products in the same segment that use the Apple A13 chip (iPhone 11 series) or Snapdragon 865 (OnePlus 8, Oppo Find X2, Xiaomi Mi 10 …), the chip Exynos 990 proved to be inferior in terms of performance; it’s not just the performance, the Exynos 990 chip’s power management isn’t really good either. Although it was only using basic tasks (surfing the web, chatting, browsing social media), the Galaxy Note20 Ultra we tested often got confusingly hot.
Not just the CPU, the 4G version of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra also drops to 8GB of RAM (compared to 12GB of the Note10 +). Users who want 12GB of RAM must purchase the 5G version.
Another technology that has been reduced is fast charging. If the Note10 + supports fast charging with a capacity of 45W, on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, this number is only 25W.
Who is the rival of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra?
The OnePlus 8 Pro is a machine that has many advantages over the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in terms of smoothness (Snapdragon 865 chip, OxygenOS), 120Hz WQHD screen, and Warp Charge support. However, the OnePlus 8 Pro camera is quite inferior to the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, the design is not the same.
The Huawei P40 Pro + is somewhat superior to the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in terms of camera, battery life, and ceramic casing. However, the lack of Google services makes the P40 Pro / Pro + not worth buying, no matter how much better it is.
The Mi 10 Ultra is quite complete in terms of performance, camera, and battery life. However, the design of this device is quite grotesque, besides Xiaomi only distributes this device in China, it gives users some problems with software and after-sales mode.
Pixel 4 / 4XL is superior to the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in software, that is, a smart and uniform Android and AI camera with some features like HDR +, Night Sight or taking photos to remove sources. However, the Pixel 4’s hardware lags too far behind the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, from design, setup, display, camera, and battery. Also, Pixel 4 is not sold genuine in Vietnam.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the only device that can really compete with the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Despite the lack of many cult technologies, 120Hz display, super fast charging or super zoom camera, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is still appreciated for its fluidity, stability and ease of use. However, the true rival of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in 2020-2021 will be the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and we will have to wait for the launch of the iPhone 12 to reach a final conclusion.
Summary: Not perfect, but still the best high-end Android smartphone
With prices ranging from 20 to 30 million VND, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is one of the most expensive smartphones on the market today. Despite this high price, users still face some disadvantages in the performance of the Exynos 990 chip, or reduced RAM capacity and fast charging technology compared to its predecessor.
However, when considering the general context of the entire market, Galaxy Note20 Ultra is still the only possible option in the high-end segment. As mentioned above, the OnePlus, Huawei, Google or Xiaomi products have critical weaknesses and make them unable to keep up with the Galaxy Note20 Ultra as a whole.
Perhaps the performance of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is a little worse than that of the competition, but there is no other high-end Android smartphone on the market that fully converges the elements of design, screen, camera, ecosystem, mode. Distribution and after-sales network … like Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Not to mention, the S-Pen is also a “money” feature of the Galaxy Note series that users can’t find in any other product line.
Hence, Galaxy Note20 Ultra remains the top-end Android smartphone worth buying right now. However, users should consider waiting for the launch of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, also the main rival to the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, to get the most accurate judgment.
