Samsung has ended software support for the Galaxy Note 20 series — this means no OS updates and security patches. Released in 2020, these were the last Galaxy Note models. Now, five years later, Samsung has ended software support for them.

The Galaxy Note 20 series, which includes the Note 20, Note 20 5G, Note 20 Ultra, and Note 20 Ultra 5G, was listed under a biannual software update cycle before reaching the end of its life — meaning they were receiving only two software updates a year. While they are unlikely to receive any software updates going forward, if there’s a major security problem affecting these models, users can expect a fix via an update.

The Galaxy Note is now a history

Samsung released the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in August 2020, both featuring Android 10 out of the box. At that time, we weren’t expecting them to be the last Galaxy Note models. However, the brand passed on some Galaxy Note traits, like S Pen and some design principles, to the Ultra models in the Galaxy S series.

In the last five years, Samsung has released three major Android upgrades to the Galaxy Note 20 models, as promised. These devices received monthly security patches for a long period before they were moved to a quarterly update cycle, and later to a biannual update cycle.

Every month, Samsung updates the security scope page that tells us how frequently a Galaxy device will receive security updates. Last month, the Galaxy Note 20 models were listed in the biannual category, but they are now nowhere to be found on the list, meaning they will no longer receive security updates.

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Best upgrade options for Galaxy Note 20 users

If you own a Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra, you’ll remain stuck on Android 13 and the security patch your device currently has. You are already missing out on plenty of excellent features and upgrades from Samsung and Google that were packed into major One UI builds in recent years.

While you can continue to use your Galaxy Note 20, it will no longer receive security fixes via updates. That means it won’t be safe, especially if your device stores critical data.

If you’re looking for upgrade options, there are plenty. You can upgrade to a Galaxy S25 model (S25 Ultra review) or the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Both devices pack excellent hardware and offer seven years of Android updates and security patches.

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Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the Android 14 update for Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series. First, there were reports that these older devices would indeed receive the Android 14 based One UI 6.0 update, but then, a contradictory statement emerged, stating that they would not be getting this latest software upgrade. Here are the details…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20 won’t get Android 14 update

The initial reports were quite exciting for owners of Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip, which were mentioned as eligible for the Android 14 based One UI 6 update. These devices had already received three generations of Android updates, so the possibility of a fourth was a pleasant surprise. Furthermore, newer Samsung models were also expected to get the update, potentially making them among the first to enjoy One UI 6.

However, the situation took a U-turn when Samsung clarified the matter. According to the updated information, the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy S20 will not receive the Android 14 based One UI 6.0 update, despite being mentioned in Samsung’s One UI 6-related article on their website. Instead, these devices will only receive some Galaxy Enhance-X features.

The confusion arose due to a statement in Samsung’s article that listed devices eligible for Galaxy Enhance-X features. In this list, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 were included, but the wording of the statement led to misinterpretation. It became evident that Samsung’s initial inclusion of these devices was a mistake, given the company’s earlier commitment to providing only three major Android OS updates for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series.

Samsung had previously adhered to the three-year update policy for these smartphones, which started with Android 10, followed by updates to Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. The Galaxy S21 series marked an improvement with four years of Android OS updates. However, this extended support was not extended to the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy S20.

So, if you own a Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy S20 series smartphone, you should not expect to receive the official Android 14 update.

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Samsung has recently rolled out the July 2023 security update for the carrier-locked versions of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in the United States. The firmware version N98xUSQS4HWF5 is being released across all major carrier networks gradually over the next few days. This update primarily focuses on enhancing device security by addressing over 90 security vulnerabilities found in the previous software version.

What’s new in this update?

The July 2023 security patch contains a total of 90 fixes, with 52 of them being provided by Google, while the remaining 38 are Samsung’s own fixes (SVEs). Among these, three critical and 56 high-priority security flaws have been addressed. The remaining fixes are considered moderate risks. Notably, Samsung had already included three fixes from the June 2023 patch, which are now also part of the July update released by Google.

The security flaws resolved by Samsung cover various areas, including manual package installation via ADB command, audio system access control, UWB chipset identifier, broadcast SMS configuration, Galaxy Themes Service, Settings access control, and out-of-bounds write issues in internal testing functions. These fixes mitigate the risks of potential unauthorized code execution and bolster overall system security.

If you own a carrier-locked Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in the US, you can manually check for the new update by navigating to Settings > Software update and selecting Download and Install.

Galaxy Note 20 series was initially launched with Android 10, the devices received subsequent updates to Android 11, Android 12 in late 2021, and Android 13 in late 2022.

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Samsung has recently rolled out the latest security update for carrier-locked models of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in the United States. This update follows the release of the May 2023 security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 series in Latin American countries earlier this month. The firmware version N98xUSQS4HWE4 includes essential security fixes for over 70 vulnerabilities found in Samsung smartphones and tablets.

What’s new in this update for Galaxy Note 20 series?

The May 2023 security patch addresses a total of 72 security flaws, with six of them classified as critical vulnerabilities affecting both Android phones in general and Samsung devices specifically. Additionally, 56 security fixes are classified as high, while 10 are categorized as moderate. Notably, Samsung had already addressed two of the security flaws that Google included in their May 2023 security patch in the previous April 2023 security update. Furthermore, one fix provided by Google does not apply to Samsung devices.

Among the vulnerabilities addressed in this update are issues found in the FactoryTest function, ActivityManagerService, kernel pointers exposure in the log file, Theme Manager, GearManagerStub, and the Tips app. The security flaws also extended to components such as the Shannon modem in Exynos processors, bootloader, Telephony framework, call settings components, and AppLock access control. Samsung has diligently fixed all of these vulnerabilities in addition to resolving 58 security flaws addressed by Google.

The May 2023 security update is currently available for carrier-locked Galaxy Note 20 series devices on Sprint and T-Mobile’s networks in the US. Users can check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software update and selecting Download and Install.

The Galaxy Note 20 series, launched by Samsung in late 2020, originally shipped with Android 10. Since then, the devices received updates to Android 11 in late 2020, Android 12 in late 2021, and Android 13 towards the end of 2022. Notable specifications of the Galaxy Note 20 include a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 865+ / Exynos 990 SoC, 8GB RAM, a triple rear camera setup, S Pen support, and a 4300mAh battery featuring wired and wireless fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra users in the US can now enjoy enhanced security features with the latest April 2023 security patch update. The firmware version N98xU1UES4HWC9 brings more than 60 security fixes that address potential vulnerabilities in the phones, making them more secure against potential cyber-attacks.

While carrier-locked units are yet to receive the update, unlocked versions of both the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra can now access the new update. Users can navigate to Settings » Software update to download and install the latest update, which is also available in Samsung’s firmware database for manual flashing.

The new update does not bring any new features, but it may include stability improvements and other minor bug fixes. Samsung released the One UI 5.1 update a few months ago, which also included some new features and enhancements.

The Galaxy Note 20 series was launched with Android 10 onboard, and users have received subsequent Android OS updates, including Android 11, 12, and 13 in late 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. This latest security patch highlights Samsung’s commitment to ensuring its devices are up to date with the latest security protocols, providing users with a safe and secure mobile experience.

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Samsung has recently released its Android 13-based One UI 5.0, and users are already looking forward to the next big update – One UI 6.0, based on Android 14. The beta testing for the One UI 6.0 update is expected to start in July or August, with a stable release later this year. However, not all Samsung devices will receive this update.

According to Sammy Fans, several Samsung Galaxy devices will not receive the One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14.

These include:

• Galaxy S10 Lite
• Galaxy S20 FE
• Galaxy S20 / Galaxy S20+ / Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Galaxy Note 10 Lite
• Galaxy Note 20 / Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Flip (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Z Fold 2
• Galaxy A22 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy A32 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy A51
• Galaxy A71
• Galaxy Tab A8
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
• Galaxy Tab S7 / Galaxy Tab S7+

These devices have already received their third major update with Android 13-based One UI 5, as per the company’s software update policy.

However, the good news is that all Galaxy flagship devices launched after the S21 series, as well as select mid-range phones starting with Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73, are eligible for up to four generations of Android upgrades and five years of patches.

Samsung had previously upgraded its firmware support policy from two years to three years and later promised to support some devices for four major Android OS upgrades. The Galaxy S23 series is expected to be the first to upgrade to Android 14 and One UI 6.0, followed by the older S-series flagships and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 (predicted to be released in August).

While Samsung has not confirmed when the One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14 will be released, it is expected to be available for select Galaxy phones and tablets by the end of 2023, based on the pace of Android 13 updates. Samsung users who want to experience the upcoming Android 14-based One UI 6 software may want to consider upgrading to the Galaxy S23 or waiting for the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 devices.

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After updating devices like the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy Tab S7 series, Samsung is officially bringing the One UI 3.1 update to Galaxy S20 Series, Note 20 Series, Z Fold2, and Z Flip devices.

Samsung in a press release announced that it will bring the latest One UI 3.1 update to various flagship and mid-range series of devices. You can take a look at the list below:

• Samsung Galaxy S20
• Samsung Galaxy S20+
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE*
• Samsung Galaxy Note20
• Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

*-The Galaxy S20 FE started receiving it a  few days ago but Samsung had to pull it back reportedly due to various issues.

Samsung launched the One UI 3.1 back when it announced the Galaxy S21 series of devices in January. These devices are the first ones to carry the UI out of the box. It then started updating the older devices by pushing the UI update via OTA(Over-The-Air).

Anyway, the latest update is rolling out to various regions in the UK, Europe(like Austria, Germany), and South Korea. If you are someone living in these regions, you can try out the new features by navigating to Software Update in Settings.

The One UI 3.1 brings features like Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Google Discover on Home Screen, Zoom Lock(in camera), and more.

That said, a report by Sammobile says that Samsung hasn’t brought the Google Discover, Google Messages to the devices with this update. This means it is still exclusive to the Galaxy S21 devices for now.

Users in other regions need not panic as Samsung will eventually roll out the update soon in the coming days. Also, in the news, Samsung has mentioned devices like the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A51, A71. We will have to wait for a few days to know when Samsung starts their rollout.

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Samsung began rolling out the One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 update for the Galaxy S20 series a couple of weeks back. Today, as per a report, the company has jumped the gun for the Galaxy Note 20 series of devices.

As Sammobile reports, Samsung began rolling out the stable update for locked and unlocked variants of the AT&T network in the US over the weekend. Accordingly, an update with build number N98xUSQU1CTL2 is rolling out to Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra devices. Plus, the update with a 2.5GB size also jumps the security patch to December 1, 2020.

That said, the update seems to be limited to the United States as of now. Considering the official schedule across Europe and other Asian countries like India indicates a January rollout, users might have to wait for a bit. In any case, the update corroborates with the early leak which said December 14 as the rollout date.

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Anyway, the update for Galaxy Note 20 brings the latest Android 11 along with UI revamp and other features on One UI. Precisely, you are sure to get the latest Android features like Conversations, Bubbles, Categorized notifications. And One UI‘s perks like improvements to Quick Panel, Toolbars, Notifications, settings, and more. Besides, you can refer to our coverage to know about the features of the One UI 3.0.

While the update for Galaxy S20 FE could be a few months away, the next-in-line as per the rollout schedule are the Galaxy Fold devices, Galaxy Note 10, and S10 series.

Samsung announced the OneUI 3.0 Beta based on Android 11 back on August 5. The Public beta program began after the initial developer build and has extended to a lot of flagships including the Galaxy S10 series from 2019. Nevertheless, the stable update is here and it will expand to other regions in the coming months.

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Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 stable update for Galaxy S20 series recently. The update is currently reaching users in the USA, Europe with other regions to follow suit. While the other devices were expected to get it in the coming months, a tipster now says that the Galaxy Note 20, and S20 FE could get it before the year ends.

Max Weinbach, a well-known Samsung tipster says that One UI 3.0 stable update will probably arrive for the devices on the following dates:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G– December 14
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE– December 27

If we recall, the Note 20 and Galaxy S20 FE launched with One UI 2.5. Although he has used the word ‘possible’ suggesting us to take the info with a heap of salt, we have two reasons to believe this might be true. First, the company is already working on the next One UI 3.1 and will likely debut it with the S21 series. Hence, it might look to roll out the 3.0 version to its 2020 flagships as soon as possible before the event to gain the goodwill.

12/14
12/27

Possible One UI 3 update release dates for Note20 and S20 FE

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) December 3, 2020

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Additionally, a report on the alleged One UI 3.0 schedule for Egypt reveals that Note 20 update timeline is around January 2021. But, we feel Samsung might pull the trigger for all regions earlier. That is, considering the speed at which it is addressing the Beta updates, and has got to a point of releasing the stable version even sooner.

For instance, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series with One UI 2.5 out of the box. However, the company pushed the update for the older Galaxy S20 series on the first-day sale of Note 20. Anyway, these are our early speculations, and hence, let’s wait for a bit to see what Samsung does.

Samsung confirmed the OneUI 3.0 Beta based on Android 11 back at the event on August 5. The Public beta program began after the initial developer build and has extended to a lot of flagships including the Galaxy S10 series from 2019. You can check out our coverage to know about the features of the UI.

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Samsung has a habit of releasing new colors of its popular smartphones a few months after their launch. Sometimes, the company also limits select colors to certain markets. The same is the case for Galaxy Z Flip 5G Mystic White and Galaxy Note20 Mystic Red. These two colors were initially only sold in Samsung’s home country South Korea. But now, their availability has been extended to the US as well.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note20 in August in three colors namely Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, and Mystic Gray in most markets. But in South Korea, this phone also debuted in Mystic Blue, Mystic Red, and Mystic Pink color options.

Now, months later, the Mystic Red variant of Galaxy Note20 has finally hit the US market. It is priced at $999.99 just like the regular three colors. But as part of ongoing promotions, Samsung is offering a $150 instant rebate and an additional trade-in value of up to $550.

That’s not all, the company is also providing a $100 gift voucher that can be redeemed on Samsung’s online store while buying other products. Having said that, the Galaxy Note20 Mystic Red can be bought either in Unlocked, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, or US Cellular version.

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On the other hand, Galaxy Z Flip 5G Mystic White costs $1,449.99. However, interested customers can get it for as low as $449.99 ($600 off) by trading in an eligible smartphone. The new color variant of the world’s best-selling foldable smartphone can be bought in either unlocked, AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile version.

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Early in October, DxOMark released the camera review for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. The flagship phone was awarded an overall score of 120 points (originally 121 points) which put it behind several other phones. Today, DxOMark has released the camera review for the Exynos version of the Galaxy Note 20.

DxOMark has given the Galaxy Note 20 Exynos version an overall score of 120 points in its review just as it did for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. However, the breakdown of the score is different for both devices.

The standard Galaxy Note 20 has a photo score of 123 points, a zoom score of 74 points, and a video score of 105 points. The Note 20 Ultra 5G’s own score is broken down into 122 points for photo, 76 points for zoom, and 106 points for video. As we know, the camera configuration is different for both phones but surprisingly, their scores are really close.

The review praises the phone’s exposure and color rendering both indoor and outdoor. While missing a laser autofocus sensor, the autofocus is said to be accurate. For its zoom performance, the Galaxy Note 20 is called “a solid performer”. Its ultrawide camera also trumps several of its competitors’ thanks to its wide field of view and excellent exposure and color.

Coom issues seen in the photos taken with the Galaxy Note 20 are ringing, color fringing, and lower sharpness in ultrawide photos. There is also noise and white balance color casts are said to be often visible in low-light photos.

The Galaxy Note 20 is also regarded as an overall very competent device when it comes to video recording. The exposures are accurate and color rendering is nice. However, the texture is reported to be slightly weak even when outdoors. Just as in photos, autofocus is fast when recording.

DxOMark concludes that the Galaxy Note 20 is a good choice for anyone who is considering it instead of the more expensive ultra model as even with the different camera configurations, camera performance is “very comparable overall”.

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Shortly after the launch of the Galaxy Note 20 series, it was reported that Samsung may kill the popular series in 2021. Now a new report out of Korea says new Galaxy Note phones will launch next year but confirms that indeed, there are plans to kill the series.

The original source of the info is said to be The Korea Herald by the Chinese blog IT Home. The publication reported that Samsung is indeed planning to axe the series and is moving some of its features to the S series such as the S Pen stylus which has been reported will be included in the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Apparently, the decision to bring some of the features of the Galaxy Note line to the S series is a marketing strategy to increase sales of the S series.

The source doesn’t mention when the Galaxy Note series will be killed but it does confirm that it is in Samsung’s plans.

Next year’s Galaxy Note line should arrive as the Galaxy Note 21. It should feature the same processors as the Galaxy S21 series such as the Exynos 2100 and the Snapdragon 875.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has just received a price cut in India. The latest flagship handset from the South Korean tech giant has had its price temporarily slashed by 9,000 INR (roughly 122 US Dollars) for just a week.

This means that the actual selling price of the device is now 68,999 INR (roughly 937 US Dollars) instead of 77,999 INR (roughly 1,060 US Dollars). A Gadgets360 report also noted that Samsung is also offering an additional 6,000 INR (roughly 82 US Dollars) cashback for those that have an HDFC bank card as well. The offer is currently live and one can avail of this deal for the company’s current gen flagship.

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The new temporary price is available on the company’s official Samsung.com website, physical stores, major e-commerce websites, and other retail stores as well. Customers will receive an instant 9,000 INR discount during checkout, while Amazon India offers a live coupon option for users to check, to avail the discount.

Keep in mind, this deal is only temporary and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20’s price will return to its original price from 23rd September 2020. The device is currently available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, and Mystic Blue color variants and offers top notch specs worthy of being a 2020 premium grade flagship from the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer.

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Like every month, Master Lu Benchmark has released the lists of best smartphones launched in August in terms of performance and UI fluency. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra aka Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition leads both the lists, followed by iQOO 5.

Master Lu is a popular benchmarking platform in China. Like AnTuTu, it also releases monthly lists of best smartphones. The company shared the list of best-performing devices yesterday, followed by UI fluency list today on Weibo.

Surprisingly, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra tops both the lists despite it being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 unlike Snapdragon 865+ (Plus) present in Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Also, the regular iQOO 5 comes second instead of iQOO 5 Pro, which is at the fifth position.

Similarly, the regular Galaxy Note20 ranks third in performance, whereas the Ultra captures fourth place. However, in UI fluency, the latter comes at distant seventh, followed by the former at eighth.

Other notable handsets in the performance list include Redmi K30 Ultra, vivo S7, OPPO K7, realme V5, and Nokia C3 from sixth position onwards.

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Unsurprisingly, the Redmi K30 Ultra ranks ninth, just ahead of Nokia C3 in UI fluency. This goes in line with our review, in which we experienced it to be janky despite featuring MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ (Plus) chipset. Xiaomi really needs to optimize the software on this phone.

Last but not least, the vivo S7, OPPO K7, and realme V5 rank fourth, fifth, and fifth respectively in UI fluency.

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iFixit recently published a new teardown article of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. In the article, we see a detailed look into the internals of the South Korean tech giant’s latest flagship series, with a surprising discovery that explains why the device’s run hot during intensive tasks.

iFixit discovered that both the Ultra and base variants are missing the vaper chamber and copper heat pipes for cooling, which the company did equip in its predecessors to offer good thermal management during extended gaming sessions. As a replacement, Samsung added a multi layered graphite thermal pad inside both smartphones, which was also found by JerryRigEverything.

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However, this is a bit confusing considering at least one Galaxy Note 20 Ultra arrives with the copper heat pipe and vapor chamber cooling, as seen previously in a South Korean model which you can see here. At the moment, it is unknown why the cooling mechanism differs in the same model and if it is based on the region of availability. However, it might be a cause for concern for some, since reviews have shown the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra running hot, regardless of the intensity of usage. So, it is advised to find out which cooling variant of the Galaxy Note 20 series if one is planning on buying the latest flagship.

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What makes the Galaxy Note series special is the S Pen. It is practically the major difference between the Note series and the S series, and for the Galaxy Note 20 series, Samsung has improved the latency of the Bluetooth stylus such that it practically feels like you are using a real pen.

Even though the S Pen has a slot designed for it on the phone, one can still lose it or accidentally break it. If that happens, Samsung says you will be able to pick up a replacement for just $39.99!

Yes, you will be able to purchase an original replacement from Samsung and in the same color as your device. The pen is compatible with all variants of the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and will work just like the original.

The Galaxy Note 20’s S Pen connects via Bluetooth and charges automatically when you put it back in its slot. It has support for 4096 levels of pressure and can perform a number of off-screen functions such as music playback control, remote for the camera, and as an air remote.

Samsung also sells replacement S Pens for its other devices. The one for the Tab S6 and Tab S6 Lite costs $59.99 and $49.99 respectively while that of the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note9 go for $29.99.

You can purchase a replacement S Pen for the Galaxy Note20 on the official website but it is currently listed as coming soon.

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Samsung already had a global launch for the Galaxy Note 20 series but it is yet to unveil the phones in China. Today, it announced the launch date for the new stylus-toting flagships in the Asian country.

The Galaxy Note20 series will be unveiled in China on Thursday, August 13. The launch will see Samsung unveil the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G. Samsung has also confirmed that the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live will tag along.

The Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra heading to China will be the Snapdragon 865 Plus version. The standard edition has been reported to have a price tag of ¥7699 while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is said to be priced at ¥9599 (~$1379)  for the 12+256GB version and ¥10,399 (~$1494) for the 12+512GB version.

The Galaxy Note20 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 12MP+64MP+12MP triple rear cameras, a 10MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 4300mAh battery, and support for 25W fast charging.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G adopts a curved AMOLED display that is 6.9-inches in size, has a 1440 x 3088 resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage with support for storage expansion. There are four cameras on the back which includes a 108MP primary camera. It also has a 10MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and packs a 4500mAh battery.

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Samsung held the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event to announce the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra flagship phablets. Yesterday, the company confirmed the pricing of the Note 20 series for the U.S. and European markets. This morning, the South Korean company rolled out a press release to confirm the pricing of Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones for India.

The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra 5G are now up for pre-orders in India through Samsung India’s official website and leading retail stores across India. Customers who pre-book the Note 20 will get benefits worth Rs. 7,000 (~$93). Those who pre-order will be eligible for benefits worth Rs. 10,000 (~$133). These benefits can be redeemed for purchasing other items like Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Tabs, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, etc. through the Samsung Shop app.

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The Galaxy Note 20 is a 4G LTE device that is priced at Rs. 77,999 (~$1,040). It comes with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. It can be availed in colors like Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G costs a price tag of Rs. 1,04,999 (~$1,400). It also comes with 256 GB of storage. The phablet can be bought in colors such as Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.

Customers with HDFC Bank credit and debit cards can take advantage of cashback of up to Rs. 6,000 (~$80) on purchase of Galaxy Note 20 and up to Rs. 9,000 (~$120) while buying the Note 20 Ultra. Existing users of Samsung Galaxy phones can opt for Upgrade offer that will bring an additional price cut of Rs. 5,000 (~$67) in lieu of their phones.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series is all set to debut on Aug. 5. Multiple leaks have revealed a lot of information on the specs and features of the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra smartphones. Earlier this week, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the 360-degree render of the Galaxy Note20. Today, he took to his Patreon account to reveal the 360d-degree render of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 360-degree renders reveal that its display curves towards the left and right edges. Rumors have it that Note20 Ultra measures 165 x 77.2 x 7.6mm and is fitted with a 6.87-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-O design. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and is said to offer a 19.3:9 aspect ratio.

The Note20 Ultra’s triple camera setup is expected to feature a 108-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The Note20 Ultra is expected to offer support for up to 50x digital zoom.

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In comparison, the Galaxy Note20 360-degree renders show that it is equipped with a flat display. Previous reports have revealed that the Note20 measures 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.3mm and it could be housing a 6.42-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-O display design. The 120Hz display is expected to support the 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy Note20 has a rectangle-shaped camera housing on the backside. Rumors have it that it may house a 12-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The Note20 may arrive in colors like grey, green, and copper.

Reports have revealed that the Note20 series will come in Snapdragon 865 Plus and Exynos 990 SoC versions in different markets. The Note20 and Note20 Ultra may feature 4,000mAh and 4,500mA batteries. The Note20 series will come with 5G support. However, some markets are expected to receive its 4G LTE version.

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Samsung has scheduled a “Galaxy Unpacked” event for August 5 to launch the Galaxy Note 20 series. The two new handsets – Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will succeed last year’s Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Much of their primary specs have leaked over the past few weeks. Now,  a firmware file of Galaxy Z Flip 5G also reveals some of the new camera features.

Unlike Apple and Google, Samsung is known to offer a number of features in the camera app like other Asian smartphone makers. The Galaxy S20 series introduced several new features earlier this year. Some of which are being also rolled out to Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

Now, with the Galaxy Note 20 series, the company is improving the features debuted in Galaxy S20 series and is also bringing some new ones. The details about them were unearthed by Max Weibnbach of XDA Developers on Twitter.

According to his discoveries (via SamMobile), the “Pro Video” feature in Galaxy Note 20 series will include options to record audio from either front mic, rear mic, omni (both front and rear), Bluetooth or USB. Further, these phones will also be able to record 21:9 aspect ratio videos in up to 8K resolution.

Also, the Galaxy Note 20 series will come with options for focal length, histogram, 30x zoom option, moon capture similar to Huawei’s Moon Mode, 5-15 seconds option for Single Take, and haptics for certain actions in the camera app.

As always, we expect some of these features to be rolled out to older Galaxy Note as well as Galaxy S series in the near future.

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Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra smartphones alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G on July 22. Ahead of the launch, the Galaxy Note20 series is busy bagging necessary certifications. The Note20 duo have now bagged approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. and Thailand’s National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

The screenshots shared by leakster Sudhanshu reveal that the NBTC authority has approved the Samsung SM-N980F phone as Galaxy Note20 and SM-N985F as Galaxy Note20 Ultra. These are 4G LTE editions of the Note20 series. The SM-N985F has also been approved by the FCC authority.

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The SM-N981B / SM-N981B/DS model has been approved by the FCC is the 5G edition of the Galaxy Note20. The listing confirms connectivity features like Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, NFC, and MST. The documents also reveal further details like 161 x 7.52m dimensions. The FCC also confirms other details such as an 18W power adapter (EP-TA800), data cable (EP-DG90BBE), S Pen (EJ-PN980). It was also found the Note20 supports wireless charging, 9W reverse wireless charging, and the stylus can be charged inside the device wirelessly.

Lastly, the TUV certification platform has approved the 4G edition (SM-N98F / SM-N985/DS) and 5G version (SM-N986 / SM-N986/DS) of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. The listing shows that the Note20 Ultra supports 25W fast charging.

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Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note20 series in August. The rumored launch date is Aug. 5. Speculations are rife that the most advanced model in the series will be called Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Twitter user and Youtuber Jimmy is Promo shared the leaked shots of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. The new images showcase the sleek design of the phablet.

The live shots of the black variant of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra show that it has a glossy appeal. Recently, the Mystic Bronze edition had surfaced inadvertently on Samsung Ukraine’s website. The bronze edition seemingly Matte AG Glass finish. However, this finish seems to be absent on the black variant.

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Here is a comparison done by a well-known Chinese tipster between the front design of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and last year’s Galaxy Note10+.

I shot Note10+ at the same angle, let's compare the subtle differences between N20U and N10+.
1.N20U is more square
2. N20U bezel is narrower
3. N20U hole is smaller
4.N20U seems to be more curved pic.twitter.com/TBSooqTMiB

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) July 7, 2020

The leakster mentions the Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s screen will be more curved and it will be surrounded by slimmer bezels. The South Korean company seems to have reduced the size of the camera hole. Lastly, the device appears more squarish.

The camera bump is easily noticeable on the backside of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Three camera lenses, an LED flash, and another sensor can be seen inside it. The third lens appears to be a periscope zoom lens.

The redesigned chassis of the Note20 Ultra features the volume rocker and power button on its right edge. The leakster who shared the images claims that the location of the S-Pen and the speaker are now on the left side of the USB-C charging port. The device lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Rumors have it that the Galaxy Note20 Ultra will have a 120Hz refresh rate supporting 6.87-inch QHD+ display. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 865+ SoC and may come with up to 12 GB of RAM. The 108-megapixel triple camera system of the Note20 Ultra may support up to 50x zoom. The phablet may house a 4,500mAh battery. According to a latest report on ETNews South Korean publication, the Galaxy Note20 series will be available for purchase from Aug. 21 in the home market.

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The first half of 2020 did not go as planned for most companies, including Samsung whose Galaxy S20 series is leading up to be the worst-performing phones in the Galaxy S series. To overcome this situation, the South Korean tech giant is expected to ship three premium smartphones starting from August till October.

As per a leak from earlier this month, Samsung is expected to hold an ‘Unpacked’ launch event on August 5 to announce Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. The company might also unveil Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G at the same event.

Now, according to a report by ETNews (via SlashGear), Samsung will not be shipping these devices at one go. Rather, it will start shipping each device with an interval of a month.

The report says Samsung will be first shipping the Galaxy Note 20 series in August, which is expected to include regular Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Followed by that in September, the company will ship the long-awaited Galaxy Fold 2.

Then, in October, it will be shipping the recently leaked Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE). This handset is said to be the successor of Galaxy S10 Lite from earlier this year. But for some unknown reasons, the company has changed its branding.

Between all this, Samsung will be also shipping the Galaxy Z Flip 5G but details regarding its exact shipping period is unknown except for the fact that it is being mass manufactured.

As a whole, Samsung will be having a busy schedule for the second half of 2020 to right the incurred losses in the first half of the year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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So far, the rumor mill has been claiming that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series includes two devices such as Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+. Recently, a device named Galaxy Note 20 Ultra had emerged at the database of Bluetooth SIG. At that time, it was speculated that the Note 20+ could be debuting as Note 20 Ultra. Fresh information reveals that the lineup may include three devices such as Note 20, Note 20+, and Note 20 Ultra. The display details of these phones have also appeared.

Wide frame + flat screen + FHD resolution + 60Hz refresh rate.
It's a desperate specification.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 17, 2020

According to well-known tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Note 20 will be arriving with a flat display that supports Full HD+ resolution and a conventional refresh rate of 60Hz. The tipster also claimed that it has a wide frame.

It is effectively a Note 20 ‘lite’ handset and its specs are quite different from the Note 20 Ultra. Th tipster added that the comprehensive specifications of the Note 20 are even lower than the Galaxy Note 10 from last year that came with a curved screen and narrow bezels.

Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 is likely to arrive as the most affordable Note 20 series device. The leakster also revealed that the Note 20+ and Note 20 Ultra will be arriving with 120Hz LTPO displays that will offer Quad HD+ resolution. The CAD renders of the Note 20 series by OnLeaks had revealed that its display features a top-center positioned punch-hole. A recent report had claimed that the Note 20+ will have a triple camera setup with a 108-megapixel main lens along with 50x zoom support.

The Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to go official on Aug. 5. Rumors are rife that the Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G will also break cover at the same event.

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A South Korean publication had recently reported that Samsung may hold the Unpacked unveil event on Aug. 5 to announce Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Another South Korean publication has revealed the names of other devices that are expected to go official alongside the above-mentioned devices. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Samsung will be holding an online event to announce its new devices.

According to The Korea Herald, Samsung will be launching Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Watch 3 along with Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Even reliable tipster Jon Prosser tweeted that the company would launch Galaxy Z Flip 5G on Aug. 5. The tipster believes that the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be available for purchase from Aug. 20.

The South Korean publication has not revealed any information on the specs of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Samsung had launched Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy Z Flip clamshell phone with foldable display earlier this year. The elegant device did not carry support for 5G connectivity. It is unclear which processor will be driving the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Some rumors have claimed that the upcoming 5G edition will have a base storage of 256 GB and it may come in a new brown color.

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The Galaxy Note 20 is expected to come with a 6.4-inch flat S-AMOLED display whereas the Galaxy Note 20+ will have a curved 6.9-inch S-AMOLED screen. They are expected to come with respective batteries of 4,300mAh and 4,500mAh capacities. The Note 20 Plus is rumored to feature a 108-megapixel main shooter in its rear-mounted triple camera setup. The Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to come with a larger inner display of 7.7 inches.

The online Unpacked event is expected to be live-streamed across different platforms such as Samsung’s official site, Samsung Newsroom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 in the third quarter of 2020. According to several reports, this year’s Galaxy Note Unpacked will take palace on August 5 and will be an online-only event give the current situation.

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 are under the leak radar for a few weeks now. We have been subjected to multiple specs leak and even 3D CAD renders of the former device from popular leakster @OnLeaks.

However, the design of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Fold is still under wraps, which is actually good news. These days we know about new smartphones weeks or sometimes even months before their release. The promotional leaks by the companies have drained the excitement out on the launch day.

Anyway, according to leaks and rumors, the Galaxy Note 20 will feature a 6.9-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It will be also accompanied by an Ultra model replacing last year’s Plus variant. It is said to come with a triple camera setup consisting of 108MP primary shooter, 12MP ultra-wide angle snapper, and a 13MP telephoto unit with support for 50x digital zoom.

The Galaxy Fold 2, on the other hand, will feature a 7.59-inch inner display with a resolution of 2213 x 1689 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and UTG. It is also tipped to have support for S Pen. Lastly, the cover display is said to be of 6.32-inch.

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Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 20 series in August as successors for last year’s Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. The rumor mill has been speculating that the upcoming Note 20 models could be called Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+. The SM-N986U phone had appeared on Geekbench last month. At that time, the rumor mill had dubbed it as Galaxy Note 20+. However, the Bluetooth certification of the SM-N986U device reveals that it could be arriving in the market as Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

The Bluetooth certification of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra only confirms the support for Bluetooth 5.0 and nothing else on its specifications. The Chinese variant of the same phone has SM-N9860 model. The 3C certification of the SM-N9860 had revealed that it could be coming with a 25W fast charger.

Popular tipster Ice Universe is of the view that the Snapdragon 865+ SoC could be powering the device. The reason behind it is that the Geekbench listing showed the processor’s large core frequency as high as 3.09GHz. In comparison, the SD865 offers maximum clocking speeds of 2.84GHz. In some markets, the phone may ship with Exynos 992 chipset. The tipster claimed that the appearance of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra moniker could be an error and it could be called Note 20+. Interestingly, the Bluetooth listing has been taken down.

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So far, the rumor mill has revealed that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will have a 6.9-inch 120Hz Infinity-O S-AMOLED display with quad HD+ resolution support. It is likely to feature the same in-display fingerprint scanner that was made available on the S20 series. The phone may come with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of built-in storage.

It could be coming with a 40-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the phone is said to feature a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel periscope lens with 50x hybrid zoom support and a laser autofocus unit.  Some of its other rumored features include improved S-Pen, stereo speakers, and support for sub6 and mmWave 5G bands. In August, the Note 20 series is expected to break cover along with Galaxy Fold 2.

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Samsung recently completed the post production for its upcoming 5nm chipset, Exynos 992. And now, reports from South Korea reveal that the mass production of the new 5G processor begins in August 2020 and will feature ARM’s latest Cortex-A78 cores and Mali G78 GPU.

The new cores and GPU technology is said to be more powerful and efficient than the previous generation’s Cortex-A77 cores and Mali-G77 GPU. ARM claimed that the new core generation will be 20 percent more energy efficient than its predecessors with a 25 percent bump in GPU performance as well. Unlike the Exynos 990, the Exynos 992 SoC is said to bring major upgrades over just minor improvements.

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A notable improvement is the shift to the new 5nm fabrication process, which will be the company’s first. In comparison, Qualcomm’s current flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 865, uses a custom version of the ARM Cortex-A77 cores and Cortex-A55 for low power tasks. So we can expect the Exynos 992 SoC to rival the Snapdragon 865 Plus, which may launch later this year.

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 series may be the first handset to feature the Exynos 992 processor. In a financial report, the South Korean tech giant confirmed the launch of upcoming smartphones including the Galaxy Note 20. Although, the official announcement is still a while away, so stay tuned more updates.

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Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 20 series of flagship phones in August. The lineup is likely to include two devices named Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+. Last week, the CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 20 were released by Pigtou publication in partnership with @Xleaks7. Now, the same publication is back with renders of the more advanced Galaxy Note 20+ smartphone designed by popular tipster @OnLeaks.

The publication reported that the Galaxy Note 20+ measures 165 x 77.2 x 7.6mm and it has a 6.9-inch curved display with top-center positioned punch-hole. In comparison, the Galaxy Note 20 is expected to come with 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.5mm dimensions and a 6.7-inch display. The display of the Note 20+ is surrounded by very thin bezels.

It was reported that the Galaxy Note 20’s S-Pen stylus compartment is repositioned to the left side. The renders of the Note 20+ shows that its S-Pen slot has been shifted to the left. The other things that can be found on the bottom edge of the Note 20+ are an external speaker, a USB-C slot and a microphone. The Note 20 renders also showed that the volume and power buttons are present inside. The same can be seen on the Note 20+ renders. The predecessor Galaxy Note 10 series models had these buttons on the left edge.

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There is a camera module placed at the top-left corner of Note 20+’s back panel. The three cameras have silver rings. The third one is a periscope lens. A 3D ToF sensor seems to be present below the LED flash unit. A laser autofocus unit and a microphone are other elements that can be seen in the camera setup of the Note 20+. Rumors have it that the Note 20 Plus features a 108-megapixel main lens.

The publication did not reveal any information on other specs of the Galaxy Note 20+ The handset may arrive in Snapdragon 865 and Exynos 992 SoC versions depending on the market. The Note 20+ is also expected to arrive with support 120Hz refresh rate.

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Samsung had launched the Galaxy Note 10 series in early August last year. Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 series are expected to break cover in the same month this year. Pigtou publication has shared CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 20. It claims that the renders have been made based on the final design of the smartphone.

The publication revealed the Galaxy Note 20 has 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.5mm dimensions. The predecessor Note 10 measured 151 x 71.8 x 7.9mm.  Hence, the Galaxy Note 20 is a bigger and thicker device compared to the predecessor model. The source of the renders has claimed that Samsung will also launch Galaxy Note 20+ alongside the Note 20.

The front design of the Note 20 is identical to the predecessor. The handset is expected to house a 6.7-inch display with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The Note 10 had buttons for volume and power on the left edge. The successor model will have these buttons on the right edge. The top edge of the phone features a SIM tray.

The S-Pen slot has been repositioned to another side. The bottom edge also features a USB-C port flanked between a microscope and a speaker grille. The rear panel of the phone has a rounder appeal with curved edges. The camera module present at the top-left corner of the phone’s back could be similar to what’s available on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

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Rumors surrounding the new Note series phones have revealed the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ will be available with Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 depending on the market. The Note 20 may come with a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Plus edition may house a larger 4,500mAh battery. These phones are expected to arrive with a 120Hz refresh rate supporting S-AMOLED displays.

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Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy Note 20 series in the second half of 2020. The long-rumored Galaxy Fold 2 is also expected to debut alongside it. There have been multiple leaks about these two devices over the past few weeks. A new one now suggests the Galaxy Note 20 series to come with 16GB RAM as standard.

As of now, there’s only one Samsung smartphone with 16GB RAM in the market and that is the beefed-up 512GB variant of Galaxy S20 Ultra. But the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series, on the other hand, could feature 16GB RAM on all models.

This piece of information comes from a recent Q&A session by DSCC CEO Ross Young. The Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to launch in both 4G as well as 5G variants like the Galaxy S20 series. Hence, there is still a confusion if both these versions will have 16GB RAM or only the 5G variant will feature it.

Samsung has already begun the mass production of 16GB LPDDR5 RAM in late February. So it is certain it will be featured in the forthcoming Galaxy Note 20 series and maybe even other high-end devices from different OEMs in the future.

In addition to a huge amount of RAM, the Galaxy Note20 series is expected to feature the following specifications.

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Samsung has just confirmed through its recent financial report that the Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Fold 2 will launch later this year. While the report primarily revolved around financial figures, it also revealed certain interesting information as well, especially related to the highly anticipated handsets mentioned above.

While the South Korean tech giant didn’t directly name individual models, it did state its plans on improving product sales for the second half of 2020. It is clear from the reports that the performance in the first quarter and the first half overall wasn’t satisfactory. A major reason for the decline in sales is likely attributed to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Thus, the company is looking to bolster its offerings to attract higher sales in the latter half. Samsung, while not revealing names, stated that the new Galaxy Note and Galaxy Fold models will play an integral part of its plan for the second half of this year. So, it is almost a complete confirmation regarding the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 being an important part of the premium segment, through which the company plans on bolstering sales numbers again.

Unfortunately, Samsung did not reveal any specifics about the flagship devices apart from the role they will come to play in a few months. Although, these are a part of the company’s plans to expand its 5G enabled handsets’ portfolio. Samsung is currently the most popular 5G smartphone maker, thanks to its home country being one of the first to adopt the newer and faster bandwidth in the mass commercial market. So we may soon see even more affordable Galaxy smartphone with 5G networking soon, apart from the premium flagships.

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Samsung is known to release to flagship series in a year, one in the first quarter and the other in the latter half of the year. The Galaxy S20 series is already here while rumors are already surfacing regarding the Galaxy Note 20 series. But, the South Korean tech giant might have just been dropping hints regarding its upcoming flagship lineup.

According to a new report, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 might just have been spotted on Samsung Rewards section, under the “$1 Spot Themes.” In this section, an image was shared which depicted three smartphones, with the corner two being the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S20, while in the middle an unknown new device was sandwiched between the two.

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Unlike the other two smartphones, this device didn’t seem to have the Infinity-O display with a centered punch hole selfie shooter on the front or a dual selfie camera on the top right corner either. This device might be the Galaxy Note 20, which may even feature an under display front camera. Furthermore, a notable aspect of the device is its screen as well, since it has negligible bezels on every side and no physical power and volume rockers being visible.

Unfortunately, this design goes against leaks which have previously surfaced and could likely be a mockup made from the company. However, the fact that the physical buttons have been taken out may be right as the Galaxy Note 20 was rumored to be getting rid of it. Although this is just speculation at this point, so take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung is the largest smartphone brand in the world. Its offerings have been extremely popular in recent times and are also well known for their displays. The company has just released its latest flagship Galaxy S20 series, but now reports suggest that the company is working on a new form of display for its future releases.

Samsung had first revealed its AMOLED display back in 2008, since then, the company’s technology has grown exponentially in popularity among other OEMs as well. This technology even brought out other types of screens like Super AMOLED and Dynamic AMOLED. The latter can be found in the Galaxy S10 and even the latest Galaxy S20 series of flagships.

Thus, it is not a new endeavor Samsung is reportedly undertaking as innovation is one of the characteristics of a successful smartphone brand. So, we can expect an entirely new technology being developed by the South Korean tech giant or another new and improved spin off in the AMOLED display department.

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Earlier this month, Samsung filed a trademark application with the US Patent And Trademark Office under something called “Samsung PIFF.” This trademark has also made an appearance on the World Intellectual Property Organization’s database and is categorized under Class 9. Under this, the only thing described in the patent is the simple term, “Display for smartphones.”

A notable aspect of the filing was that it was done from Samsung Electronics and not Samsung Display. Hence, it is almost certainly a new breed of display that may soon be seen in future smartphones or the upcoming flagship Galaxy Note 20 series. Unfortunately, this is just speculation and additional information is currently unavailable. So stay tuned for any new developments regarding this.

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Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S20 series. It is the South Korean tech giant’s 2020 flagship lineup but is yet to start officially shipping to customers. However, a new patent suggests that the company is already working on the Galaxy Note 20 lineup, which is due to launch later this year.

According to a patent approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Samsung has patented a few new technologies which may be seen on the Galaxy Note 20 series. Looking at the illustrations found in the patents, the Galaxy Note 20 features a waterfall screen with physical buttons like the volume rockers passing through the display’s glass. The patent describes this technology as a “bent edge display.”

Notably, the waterfall display patented by Samsung resembles the technology which can be found in the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The design revealed in the patents showcases a smartphone that has the power button and volume rockers protruding out from the screen. To make this possible, Samsung has to make cutouts of the same in the glass as well, unlike Huawei that simply added virtual buttons on the smartphones.

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Interestingly, Samsung covers all bases with this patent and even leaves the implications of other technology that may be included in future smartphones. One of which is the possible holographic projector that displays stereoscopic images. Other descriptions include the EMG sensor (electromyography), electroencephalogram sensor (EED), electrocardiogram  (ECG) sensor and a fingerprint scanner as well.

Historically, Samsung releases two flagship series in a year. The Galaxy Note lineup typically follows the Galaxy S series and includes certain features that are missed out on the former due to price or technological constraints. This also allows Samsung to cope and adapt to any new technological breakthrough and include it in the latest premium smartphone as well.

As of right now, this report is still unconfirmed and we will have to wait for more information to make any concrete statements. It is still too early for Samsung to make any official announcements so stay tuned for any possible leaks and or rumors that is likely to arrive before the launch.

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At a time when South Korean giant Samsung is gearing up to launch its next-generation S-series flagship smartphones on 11th February at its Unpacked event, details about the company’s next-gen Note device have started surfacing online.

A purported case schematic for the Galaxy Note 20 has appeared on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. Although the design seems to be a very early stage prototype, it depicts a design that resembles what we’ve seen so far about the S20-series.

The first thing you may notice about the design is the huge rectangular camera module on the back of the same, similar to what we have already seen on the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 smartphones.

On the front side, the smartphone will carry very thin bezels at the top as well as bottom, similar to the Galaxy S20 family, if the leaks related to the upcoming series are true. At the bottom, there’s USB Type-C port, dedicated section for the S-Pen stylus, a speaker grille and a microphone.

However, this seems very early to have a final design of the Galaxy Note 20 but you never known. Since the design seems to be in line with what Samsung has to offer with its premium flagship phones, this one could make the final cut.

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The current-generation Galaxy Note10 comes with a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2280 Infinity-O display and is powered by either Snapdragon 855 SoC or Exynos 9825 processor. The hole in the display is home to a 10MP camera while the rear panel houses a 12MP + 12MP + 16MP triple camera setup. The device is powered by a 3,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging and 12W fast wireless charging.

There’s also a bigger variant of the phone, dubbed Galaxy Note10+ that comes with a larger 6.8-inch screen with a 3040 x 1440 resolution. It has the same configuration under the hood in terms of chipset. It also has the same selfie camera and adds a ToF camera for a quad-camera setup on the rear. The phone is backed by a bigger 4,300mAh battery with support for 45W fast wired charging and 15W fast wireless charging.

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