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Our Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Display

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20’s 6.9-inch display is outstanding, and combined with a 120Hz refresh rate, it’s noticeably improved from the Galaxy S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra. 

The phone will only use its 120Hz refresh rate while in its default “Adaptive” mode, which will turn on when you’re scrolling and for general use. It’ll revert to the standard 60Hz when the screen is not in use in order to save battery. Saying that, you can also choose to constantly use 60Hz rather than the default 120Hz if you’d like to preserve your battery for even longer. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Camera

It’s worth mentioning straight away that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s camera comes with a pretty large bump. The camera is raised significantly on the backside of the phone that users will be unable to lie their phone flat without placing it screen-side down. 

So what about the camera itself? Well altogether there are three rear. The main camera is a 108-megapixel, the ultrawide angle is a 12-megapixel and the telephoto lens is another 12-megapixel, while the front facing camera is a 10-megapixel. 

For tech-savvy users the Note 20 Ultra comes with the Pro Video Mode. 8K video recording at 24 frames per second is now possible, and with the Pro Video Mode, 120fps video recording is too to make full use of the 120Hz display. Shooting at such high Hz allows users to edit videos and control the playback speed without resulting in a choppy framerate. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Design 

Samsung have gone for a matte finish, which is a nice touch because it keeps greasy fingerprints down to an absolute minimum. The Note 20 Ultra features an edge-to-edge display, which while it looks great while watching videos, can be frustrating when other apps and features are unintentionally activated. 

As previously mentioned, due to the camera being raised the phone cannot be placed flat on its back. So, if you’re someone who likes to rest your phone flat on the table to type or watch videos, the Note 20 Ultra actually has a habit of rocking side to side. Despite this, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra certainly looks and feels more premium than that of the S20 Ultra. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Performance

With 12GB of RAM, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is going to be able to handle anything and everything you throw at it. With more RAM than your average computer, you’ll be able to run numerous apps and features all at once without the fear of drastically slowing down your phone.

As for the battery life, the Note 20 Ultra lasted one full day with normal use, but that’s to be expected with a 4,500mAh battery. Although, the Note 20 Ultra’s battery is 500mAh short on the 5,000mAh battery that is housed within the S20 Ultra. That saying though, you’ll still get plenty of longevity out of the Note’s battery. 

It’s 5G ready, which is a huge feature for smartphones to have in this day and age. While 5G is limited in areas around the UK, the Note 20 Ultra ensures your future proof in case your area is next in line to be 5G connected. As with most up and coming smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra does not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Verdict

The Note 20 Ultra certainly is up there as one of the best smartphones in 2020, but its price tag certainly reflects that. On the Samsung website, you can currently buy the 256GB Note 20 Ultra for £1,179, and if you want the bigger 512GB storage, you can add another £100 onto the price tag. 

If you want a phone that does everything and the price tag isn’t something you’re necessarily worried about, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 should certainly be on your list. With a big edge-to-edge screen, super fast specs and the possibility to be 5G active, there’s very few - if any - flaws to pick up on. The camera is out of this world, and the S Pen it comes with is now more useful than ever.