The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series pre-orders are underway and the company has just officiated the device right here in Malaysia. Priced from RM3,899, the Note 20 series includes the Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra, which we reviewed.
“The Galaxy Note20 finally becoming official in Malaysia is an especially memorable event for all of us at Samsung. Every detail of the Galaxy Note20 was meticulously thought through, all with the aim to allow people to bring every crucial part of their lives, be it work or play, onto one single device. So, with all that’s happening this year in 2020 and us adapting to a new normal, we are absolutely thrilled to release the Galaxy Note20 to Malaysians to redefine the meaning and purpose of the smartphone in this day and age”Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series – Specifications
Galaxy Note 20 | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
CPU | Exynos 990 | Exynos 990 |
GPU | Mal-G77 MP11 | Mal-G77 MP11 |
RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Storage | 256GB Expandable up to 1TB via microSD Dual Hybrid SIM : 1 x Nano SIM 1 x MicroSD | 256GB Expandable up to 1TB via microSD Dual Hybrid SIM : 1 x Nano SIM 1 x MicroSD |
Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O HDR10+ | 6.9-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O HDR10+ 120Hz Refresh Rate 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
Camera (Rear) | 12MP Ultra Wide Camera . Pixel size: 1.4μm . FOV: 120˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.2 12MP Wide-angle Camera . Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS . Pixel size: 1.8μm . FOV: 79˚ . F.No (aperture): F1.8 . 1/1.76″ image sensor size 64MP Telephoto Camera . Pixel size: 0.8μm . FOV: 76˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.0 Space Zoom . 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom . Up to 30x Super Resolution Zoom OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Tracking AF | 12MP Ultra Wide Camera . Pixel size: 1.4μm . FOV: 120˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.2 108MP Wide-angle Camera . PDAF, OIS . Pixel size: 0.8μm . FOV: 79˚ . F.No (aperture): F1.8 . 1/1.33″ image sensor size 12MP Telephoto Camera . Pixel size: 1.0μm . FOV: 20˚ . F.No (aperture): F3.0 Laser AF Sensor Space Zoom . 5x Optical Zoom . Up to 50x Super Resolution Zoom OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Tracking AF |
Camera (Front) | Camera Front 10MP Selfie Camera . Dual Pixel AF . Pixel size: 1.22μm . FOV: 80˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.2 10MP Selfie Camera . Dual Pixel AF . Pixel size: 1.22μm . FOV: 80˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.2 | Camera Front 10MP Selfie Camera . Dual Pixel AF . Pixel size: 1.22μm . FOV: 80˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.2 10MP Selfie Camera . Dual Pixel AF . Pixel size: 1.22μm . FOV: 80˚ . F.No (aperture): F2.2 |
Battery | 4,300mAh | 4,500mAh |
Charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 |
S-Pen | S Pen Bluetooth enabled, Lithium Titanate Battery: Up to 24 hours of battery standby time Pressure levels: 4096, Pen tip diameter: 0.7 mm, IP68 | S Pen Bluetooth enabled, Lithium Titanate Battery: Up to 24 hours of battery standby time Pressure levels: 4096, Pen tip diameter: 0.7 mm, IP68 |
Connectivity | 5G (SA + NSA) Sub6 / mmWave LTE Cat.20 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC Ultra Wide Band | 5G (SA + NSA) Sub6 / mmWave LTE Cat.20 Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC Ultra Wide Band |
Biometrics | Fingerprint Face | Fingerprint Face |
Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor IP68 Rating | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor IP68 Rating |
Audio | Stereo Speakers Earphones by AKG | Stereo Speakers Earphones by AKG |
OS | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Weight | 192g | 208g |
Colours | Mystic Bronze Mystic Green Mystic Grey | Mystic Bronze Mystic Black Mystic White |
To recap, the Galaxy Note 20 will be available in two variants – 4G and 5G versions. It has a 6.7-inch flat FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus display. It is HDR10+ certified, and it has an Infinity-O notch right in the top center section of the phone. It weighs 192g and has 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
On the rear, there is a 64MP telephoto main sensor, a 12MP wide-angle sensor, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. It does feature Space Zoom, with 3x hybrid optic zoom, up to 30x super resolution zoom, and OIS built-in.
Being a smaller device, it has a 4,300mAh battery that supports Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare, and USB PD 3.0. Also, the Note 20 runs on Android 10 with Samsung OneUI 2.5 right out of the box.
As for the larger brother – the Note 20 Ultra has a larger 6.9-inch edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that is also HDR10+ certified. It will also have an Infinity-O notch, but it is slightly heavier at 208g and it comes with more amount of RAM at 12GB LPDDR5.
The camera system on the Note 20 Ultra consists of a 108MP Wide-angle main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 12MP telephoto sensor, and a laser AF sensor. Space zoom is featured with 5x optical zoom, OIS, as well as a further 50x super resolution zoom as compared to the Note 20.
The Note 20 Ultra does have a larger screen, so there is space for a larger 4,500mAh battery. It supports Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare, and USB PD 3.0.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Celebratory Launch Promo
From August 21st till October 31st 2020, customers who purchase any Galaxy Note20 smartphone within the series will be entitled to a FREE UV Sterilizer with Wireless Charger and a Wireless Charger Convertible, worth RM508! This deal can be made at all Samsung Experience Stores nationwide or the Samsung e-store:
- Galaxy Note 20 (4G) – 8GB + 256GB – RM3,899
- Galaxy Note 20 (5G) – 8GB + 256GB – RM4,299
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – 12GB + 256GB – RM5,199
Trade-Up Programme
Moreover, a Galaxy Note20 Trade-Up programme is available as well, where customers can trade in their existing smartphone for up to RM4,005 for a new Galaxy Note20 series! For more information, check out this link at 10AM, 19th August 2020 onwards.
Pre-Order
The Galaxy Note20 series and Watch3 pre-order will be ending on the 20th August 2020 (or while stocks last). Customers who pre-order any of the following devices during this period will receive attractive gifts as below:
Pre-order is available at Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorised Partners and Samsung Malaysia E-store. Pre-order your Galaxy Note20 and Watch3 via the link: https://note20preorder.mysamsungcampaign.com.