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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G official product image

Samsung

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

$599

4categories won

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

15categories won

2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 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 Z Fold 8. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 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 Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes battery honors offering 4,800 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and 16GB 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 $1900.

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 Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size
6.9"
7.6"
Resolution
1440 x 3088
1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density
494 ppiWinner
404 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 Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform 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 Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor
108 MPWinner
50 MP
Rear cameras
3Winner
2
Optical zoom
5x
—
Ultrawide
12 MP
50 MPWinner
Selfie camera
10 MP
10 MP
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 Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity
4,500 mAh
4,800 mAhWinner
Wired charging
25 W
45 WWinner
Wireless charging
15 W
20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
Weight
208 g
201 gWinner
Thickness
8.1 mm
4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68
IP48
Build
Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back
Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system
Android 10
Android 17
OS updates
3 years
6 yearsWinner
Security updates
4 years
6 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecificationGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5GGalaxy Z Fold 8
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
$1,900

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 Z Fold 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a premium $1900 book-style foldable aimed at power users and multitasking enthusiasts. Featuring a remarkably thin 4.5mm profile, dual 120Hz AMOLED displays, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it delivers high-end performance, though its high price demands serious investment.

Display
7.6"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Main camera
50MP
Battery
4,800mAh
Full Galaxy Z Fold 8 specifications →

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