The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series was just unveiled globally, but Samsung Malaysia is really eager to share their latest flagship device with Malaysian Samsung fans. The pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 20 series will start at 10AM on the 6th of August, together with the Galaxy Buds Live, and Watch 3.
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 |
There are two variants to the Galaxy Note 20 series – Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Both these devices run on the Exynos 990 chipset, have a triple camera system, 256GB of base storage (expandable via microSD up to 1TB), a 10MP selfie camera, complete with IP68 rating for water and dust protection.
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.
Pre-Order Details
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, and Mystic Grey. As for the Note 20 Ultra, it will come in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic White. The local variants for the Note 20 series in Malaysia are as below:
- Galaxy Note 20 (4G) – 8GB + 256GB – RM3,899
- Galaxy Note 20 (5G) – 8GB + 256GB – RM4,299
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – 12GB + 256GB – RM5,199
Pre-Order
The Galaxy Note20 series and Watch3 will be available for pre-orders in Malaysia starting 10am, 6th August till 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:
(UPDATE – 11/8/2020, 6:49PM) – BREAKING: Did you really think the Note20 pre-orders weren’t going to have even more awesome pre-order gifts? The AXO’s very own leakster has just found out that Samsung has another surprise where they will be giving out free UHD smart TVs for the Note20 series pre-orders. As usual, it’s on a while stocks last basis, more details will be revealed soon. We’re looking further into this matter as we speak, so stay tuned. 
(UPDATE – 6/8/2020, 11:22AM) – Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 20 series have begun, and there’s a surprise complimentary gift given on top of the pre-order rewards listed above. With each pre-order of the Galaxy Note 20 series, you will also receive a complimentary UV sterilizer with wireless charger and a wireless charger convertible. Talk about a surprise!
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.
