Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy M56
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy M56
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (508,760 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Galaxy M56
Total weight (180g)
WinsValue
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy M56 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.74" | 6.9" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,440 × 3,088 | |
| Super AMOLED+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Exynos 1480 | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA | |
| — | 508,760 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 45W | 25W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 180g | 208g | |
| 7.2mm | 8.1mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame | |
| No certified water resistance | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best modern daily
Samsung Galaxy M56
It features a more efficient chipset, faster charging, and a larger battery for better longevity.
Best camera enthusiast
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
The 108MP sensor provides significantly higher resolution for those prioritizing photography over modern efficiency.