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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G official product image

Samsung

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

$599

2categories won

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra official product image

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

16categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 60W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1299.

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 S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size
6.9"
6.9"
Resolution
1440 x 3088
1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density
494 ppi
498 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1500 nits
2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node
7 nm
3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score
750,000
2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi
3580
8900Winner
Maximum RAM
12 GB
16 GBWinner
Maximum storage
512GB
1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor
108 MP
200 MPWinner
Rear cameras
3
4Winner
Optical zoom
5x
5x
Ultrawide
12 MP
50 MPWinner
Selfie camera
10 MP
12 MPWinner
Max video
8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity
4,500 mAh
5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging
25 W
60 WWinner
Wireless charging
15 W
25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
Weight
208 gWinner
214 g
Thickness
8.1 mm
7.9 mm
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Build
Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system
Android 10
Android 16
OS updates
3 years
7 yearsWinner
Security updates
4 years
7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy S26 Ultra
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
$1,299

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 S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.

Display
6.9"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Main camera
200MP
Battery
5,000mAh
Full Galaxy S26 Ultra specifications →

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