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

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G official product image

Samsung

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

$599

6categories won

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus official product image

Samsung

Galaxy S23 Plus

$999

10categories won

6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S23 Plus. Choose the Galaxy S23 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus takes battery honors offering 4,700 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (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.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $999.

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 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
Screen size
6.9"
6.6"
Resolution
1440 x 3088Winner
1080 x 2340
Pixel density
494 ppiWinner
390 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1500 nits
1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (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
512GB
512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
Main sensor
108 MPWinner
50 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Optical zoom
5xWinner
3x
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Selfie camera
10 MP
12 MPWinner
Max video
8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps
8K at 30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
Capacity
4,500 mAh
4,700 mAhWinner
Wired charging
25 W
45 WWinner
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
Weight
208 g
196 gWinner
Thickness
8.1 mm
7.6 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Build
Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
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 Plus
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 Plus
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
$599Winner
$999

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra stands as the grand finale of the standalone Galaxy Note series, sporting a mesmerizing Mystic Bronze frosted glass finish, an ultra-fast 9ms latency S-Pen, and a majestic 6.9-inch curved Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.

Display
6.9"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G
Main camera
108MP
Battery
4,500mAh
Full Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G specifications →

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus hit a flagship golden ratio with its customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip, 4700 mAh battery, 45W charging, 1750-nit AMOLED screen, and comprehensive Galaxy AI suite.

Display
6.6"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Main camera
50MP
Battery
4,700mAh
Full Galaxy S23 Plus specifications →

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