Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160 | $212 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 192 g |
| Released | Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 98.6 cm² (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60Hz |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 | — |
| Chipset | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM; Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) - USA/Korea |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM; Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA/Korea |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM; Adreno 640 - USA/China | Mali-G77 MP11 - Global; Adreno 650 - USA/Korea |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM | — |
| Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W, Reverse wireless charging 9W | 25W wired (50% in 30 min - advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Features | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2019 | 2020, August 5 |
| Status | Released August 2019 | — |
| Released | — | 2020, August 21 |
| OS | — | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 3,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G versus 4,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G versus 192 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G versus Aug 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 7/10.