Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 20
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 20 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 20: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 20 arrived in 2020, 1 year after the Galaxy Note 10 (2019), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 20 runs the Snapdragon 865+ / Exynos 990, while the Galaxy Note 10 uses the Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 (7 nm).
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 20 has the larger battery, 4,300 mAh vs 3,500 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 10 — 6.3″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED; Galaxy Note 20 — 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 10 — 12 + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy Note 20 — 12 + 64 (tele, hybrid 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 10 is lighter at 168 g (vs 192 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 10 shipped with Android 9 (up to 12); Galaxy Note 20 with Android 10 (up to 13).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note 10 — $949; Galaxy Note 20 — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 10 | Galaxy Note 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2019 | August 2020 |
| Display | 6.3″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED | 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2280 (401 ppi) | 1080 × 2400 (393 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 (7 nm) | Snapdragon 865+ / Exynos 990 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide) | 12 + 64 (tele, hybrid 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 9 (up to 12) | Android 10 (up to 13) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.0 × 71.8 × 7.9 mm | 161.6 × 75.2 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Plastic + metal |
| Launch price | $949 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.