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Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Samsung Galaxy Note20

Released: 2020, August 05Price: $ 239.95 / £ 345.00 / € 269.39Status: Available. Released 2020, August 21

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global, Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPUMali-G77 MP11 - Global, Adreno 650 - USA
NFCYes
SAR1.11 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm, 2, (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
ModelSamsung Galaxy Note20
Price$ 239.95 / £ 345.00 / € 269.39
RadioFM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
ColorsMystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
ModelsSM-N980F, SM-N980F/DS
SAR EU0.36 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body)
Single10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, August 21
Triple12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, August 05
Announced2020, August 05
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Note20 Samsung Galaxy Note20 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy Note20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM with Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy Note20 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Note20?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Note20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Note20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Note20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Note20.