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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

Released: 2020, August 05Price: $ 305.00 / £ 349.99 / € 371.54Status: 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
SAR0.71 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Size6.9 inches, 116.7 cm, 2, (~91.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Price$ 305.00 / £ 349.99 / € 371.54
RadioFM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
ModelsSM-N986B, SM-N986B/DS, SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986W, SM-N9860, SM-N986N, SC-53A
SAR EU0.34 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Single10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, August 21
Triple108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Weight208 g (7.34 oz)
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
Display1024 nits max brightness (measured)
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, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-N986U
5G bands2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-N986U
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Released2020, August 05
Announced2020, August 05
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-27.8 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 508760 (v8), GeekBench: 2603 (v5.1), GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery (old)Endurance rating 88h

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB 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 Ultra 5G 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 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G 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 Ultra 5G 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 Ultra 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G 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 Ultra 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G.