Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Exynos 2200 (4 nm) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)…

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Galaxy S23 FE

$599

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE: Closely Matched Rivalry

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE stand virtually neck-and-neck in overall performance, each targeting different user priorities. In camera testing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Select the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G for Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G, or the Galaxy S23 FE if 4500mAh battery capacity suits your workflow best.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 4,500 mAh.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 FE

Galaxy S23 FE provides greater sustained gaming output with its Exynos 2200 (4 nm) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $599.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Screen size	6.9"	6.4"
Resolution	1440 x 3088Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	494 ppiWinner	403 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1500 nits	1450 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G	Exynos 2200 (4 nm) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Process node	7 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	750,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3580	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	512GBWinner	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	5xWinner	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	10 MP	10 MP
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps	8K at 24fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	25 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Weight	208 g	209 g
Thickness	8.1 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Operating system	Android 10	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Specification	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$599	$599