Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite vs Note20 Ultra 5G: A Clash of Titans
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Note20 Ultra 5G is the clear winner, boasting a superior display, significantly faster performance, and a more advanced camera system. However, the Note10 Lite remains a compelling option for budget-conscious users who prioritize exceptional battery life and a compact design.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 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 bands | - | 2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-N986U |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 41, 66, 71 Sub6 - SM-N986W | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, January 03 | 2020, August 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, January 21 | Available. Released 2020, August 21 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.34 in) | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus, 9ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) | 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 116.7 cm2 (~91.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, HDR | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Always-on display | Always-on display 120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD refresh rate | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA |
| Chipset | Exynos 9810 (10 nm) | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 3.15 MP |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) | 108 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 |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| ANT+ | Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Aura Glow, Aura Black, Aura Red | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White |
| Models | SM-N770F, SM-N770F/DS, SM-N770F/DSM | SM-N986B, SM-N986B/DS, SM-N986U, SM-N986U1, SM-N986W, SM-N9860, SM-N986N, SC-53A |
| Price | About 550 EUR | € 381.00 / $ 248.44 |
| SAR | 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body) | 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.29 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) | 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -91.4dB | - |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 92h | Endurance rating 88h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.8 LUFS (Good) | -27.8 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 258484 (v7), 341212 (v8) GeekBench: 6103 (v4.4), 2027 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 508760 (v8) GeekBench: 2603 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite
- Excellent battery life
- More affordable
- S Pen included
- Compact design
- Older chipset
- Less powerful camera
- Lower display brightness
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Superior display (120Hz)
- Powerful performance
- Advanced camera system
- 5G connectivity
- Wireless charging & Reverse Wireless Charging
- Higher price
- Larger size
- Battery life slightly less than Note10 Lite
Display Comparison
The Note20 Ultra 5G’s display is a significant upgrade. Its 1024 nits peak brightness blows the Note10 Lite’s 622 nits out of the water, offering far better visibility in sunlight. Both have excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), but the Note20 Ultra’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel provides smoother scrolling and more vibrant colors. The Note20 Ultra also features a 120Hz refresh rate for incredibly fluid animations.
Camera Comparison
The Note20 Ultra 5G’s camera system is vastly superior. It features a 108MP main sensor, a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and improved low-light performance. The Note10 Lite’s camera is decent, but it lacks the versatility and image quality of the Note20 Ultra. Video recording capabilities are also significantly better on the Note20 Ultra.
Performance
The Note20 Ultra 5G’s chipset (Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 5G+) delivers a substantial performance boost over the Note10 Lite’s Exynos 9810. Expect faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the Note20 Ultra. The Note10 Lite is still capable, but it shows its age compared to the newer hardware.
Battery Life
While the Note10 Lite boasts an impressive endurance rating of 92h, the Note20 Ultra 5G manages a respectable 88h. The Note10 Lite's efficiency is commendable, but the Note20 Ultra's larger battery capacity and faster 25W charging (with PD3.0 support) provide a more convenient experience.
Buying Guide
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is ideal for users seeking a large screen, S Pen functionality, and excellent battery life without breaking the bank. It's a great choice for students, casual users, and those new to the Note series. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is for power users, photographers, and anyone who demands the absolute best in performance, camera capabilities, and cutting-edge features, and is willing to pay a premium.