Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Note 20: The "affordable" 2020 Note — S Pen and flat screen, plastic back.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2020·$999·Score 76/100
Galaxy Note 20 kept the S Pen and IP68 but cut to a 60 Hz flat panel and plastic back to hit $999. The Ultra was the one to want, but this sold well.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.7" flat AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 865+ / Exynos 990
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,300 mAh
Weight
192 g
What stands out
- S Pen at a lower Note price.
- Flat AMOLED + IP68.
- 64 MP 3× hybrid zoom.
- AKG stereo + wireless charging.
What to watch
- 60 Hz panel (vs Note 20 Ultra 120 Hz).
- Plastic "glasstic" back.
- No microSD.
- Exynos 990 efficiency.
The phone it has to beat
iQOO 8 Pro
$850 · score 86/100