Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (657,150 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Total weight (208g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.8" | |
| 1,440 × 3,088 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 5x | 10x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | |
| 508,760 | 657,150 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 25W | 25W | |
| 15W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 208g | 227g | |
| 8.1mm | 8.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Highest resolution main camera.