Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones have started receiving the June 2022 security update. The software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra smartphones has initially rolled out in the US last week, however, it may have also reached other regions by now. The update not only carries stability and security changes but also brings several camera improvements to these smartphones.

According to a report by Sammobile, Samsung has started rolling out the June 2022 update to its recent flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 ultra. The latest software update comes with firmware version N98xU1UEU2FVEB. As per the report, the update has been initially released in the US.

The security update brings much more than just the usual bug fixes and security patches. It is even evident by the size of the update, which is 1GB. According to the changelog, the update brings some small but important camera improvements.

Samsung claims that the latest update also enhances the phone’s Night portrait feature, which means that you can now click better quality portraits even in low light conditions. The changelog also mentions some overall stability and security fixes.

If you are an eligible Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra user, you can download and install the latest software update by going to Settings > Software update and tapping on Download and install. It is advisable to update your Samsung Galaxy smartphones while connected to strong Wi-Fi and charging.​

To recall, the Galaxy Note 20 series was launched in 2020 with Android 10 OS. The smartphone has already received its promised Android 12 update and will also receive the upcoming Android 13 update.

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Samsung’s first software security update for February 2022 is for the Galaxy Note 20 series. Samsung continues to be consistent in the release of its monthly security patches and February 2022 will not be different. So the first February security update from Samsung will be for the Galaxy Note 20 lineup of smartphones. The new security patch is now available for Note 20 users to update their devices.

According to SamMobile, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are the two devices whose security patches are now available. There will be a sequential regional rollout of the update, with Europe getting the first updates. It will begin with the Netherlands, then other parts of Europe, and then other global markets including the United States. Users of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can check for the update via their Settings menu. If the update is available, when the Software update option is picked, the user can then download it and provide added protection for the device. There is no added functionality in the current update but it is meant to patch some of the vulnerabilities and potential bugs in the architecture, hence the monthly updates are very important.

For now, Samsung has not revealed the full changelog for the February 2022 security update but this should be available later on via Samsung’s support page. It is also possible to manually download the update into your device, even if the automatic update has not berthed in the user’s region. The monthly update will extend to other younger models like the S21 series.

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A report from South Korea indicates that the absence of the Galaxy Note 21 could have limited the sales of the Galaxy S21 series. If Samsung had skipped the Galaxy Note series in 2021 to boost expected sales of the Galaxy S21 series, expectations were apparently not met, going by the sales numbers for 2021. The South Korean report says that the Galaxy S21 series sold mid-20 million units, in the same range as the 2020 numbers.

The report is credited to South Korean firm The Elec and points to the fact that Samsung’s strategy may not have been successful after all. The Covid-19 pandemic could have played its role in slowing down the sales, but there could be several other factors responsible for the under-par performance of the Galaxy S21 series. However, the decision not to deliver the Galaxy Note 21 to the market may be a calculated risk, and it remains to be seen how it could have panned out if we had the model in the mix.

The report indicates that the low sales number may have been due to production issues that prevented Samsung from meeting its production targets and deadlines. The company says it could have logged in higher sales if its Vietnam-based production facilities were not hampered by several issues. It may have been a hard-boiled economic decision by Samsung considering all the factors and risks it faced. It remains to be seen though, how the new strategy will flow with the Galaxy S22 lineup. The Galaxy S22 Ultra may well be a Galaxy Note 22 and we expect Galaxy Note fans to have a go at the flagship model.

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Samsung is among the world’s fastest smartphone manufacturers to roll out the latest version of the Android operating system to its premium devices. The South Korean giant has now rolled out the Android 12 to its flagship smartphones released this year as well as to the models released last year.

While many other brands are struggling with the rollout of Android 12, Samsung has now started rolling out the latest One UI 4.0 based on the newest version of the Android operating system to its Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series phones.

As per the latest report, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE smartphones have started receiving the Android 12-based over-the-air update in Switzerland. Based on the company’s track record, we expect the update to be available across Europe in the coming days.

The development comes at a time when the company has started the rollout of the One UI 4.0 for the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G smartphone. The brand has already released the latest update for the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3, S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra smartphones.

However, not everything had worked as planned for the South Korean giant. The company had to pause the update for the latest foldable smartphones as well as the S21 lineup because of bugs and issues but finally managed to fix the issues and roll out the update.

We just hope that the new update for the Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series phones doesn’t face similar issues. The One UI 4 beta update for the Galaxy S20 was released in the United States last month so we expect a stable release pretty soon.

Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on a new One UI 4.1 version based on the Android 12 operating system which will come pre-installed with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones.

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After rolling out the latest Samsung One UI 4 beta update for the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, and the Galaxy S20 series smartphones, now the Note-series phones are getting the new version update.

The South Korean giant has started to roll out the One UI 4 beta update to the Galaxy Note 20 smartphone users in the United Kingdom. Soon, it is expected to expand the program to those who live in the United States, Germany, China, India, South Korea, and others.

All the eligible users can log into the Samsung Members application and then tap on the One UI 4 beta enrollment button from the Notices page. After enrolling, the update should be available to download within a few minutes. You should be able to download the One UI 4.0 beta by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

If you are about to download this new One UI 4 beta update for your smartphone, then do keep in mind that it is not yet stable, and thus it could cause some issues while you’re using it. So, create a backup of your phone’s data that can be useful when something goes wrong and you need to restore data.

Samsung showed off its Material You implementation for One UI and has also demonstrated the ability to set health goals with others using Samsung Health Together, so groups can compete in completing training or exercise goals.

There’s a new feature named Quick Share that allows seamless transfer between Galaxy devices, and much more. Similar to Apple’s Lost Mode, the new One UI 4 update also expands SmartThings Find to stuff such as the Galaxy Buds and S Pens. It is leveraging up to 1.5 billion instances of data exchange between Samsung devices in a network to help pinpoint a lost accessory’s location.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze) which usually retails for ₹79000 is now available at a heavily discounted price of ₹54999 at Amazon India. This is an exclusive Prime Day deal that ends today. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze)

Key Features:

• 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
• 2400 x 1080p resolution
• 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM
• Triple rear camera setup : 64MP + 12MP + 12MP
• Front Camera : 10MP
• Exynos 990 Octa-core processor
• Android 10.0 OS
• Battery : 4300mAh Non-removable

Generally retailing for ₹79000, you can now buy Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze) at a massively discounted price of ₹54999 only at Amazon India. Please note that this deal comes with an exchange offer of up to ₹13400. This is an exclusive primed ay deal that ends today. So place your order asap. 

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Every time a new flagship killer hits the shelves, a lot of people wonder whether they should opt for the new arrival or for the top-tier flagships released by the concurrence during the previous year. Xiaomi Mi 11 just went official with the powerful Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, but is it really the best option in its price tag? In order to let you know this, we decided to compare it with the latest Samsung flagship in the same price range. Given that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is definitely too expensive for this comparison, we chose the vanilla Samsung Galaxy Note 20 for this specs comparison with the Mi 11.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Design

Despite it is a flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 does not come with premium materials like the Xiaomi Mi 11. Surprisingly, unlike top-tier flagships by Samsung, it has a plastic body. On the other hand, the Mi 11 offers a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, as well as a display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. It is sturdy, resistant, and very elegant thanks to its premium materials. But the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has an important advantage: unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11, it is waterproof thanks to the IP68 certification.

Display

Samsung produces the best displays in the mobile sector, but in this comparison, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is not the winner. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a superior display with a higher Quad HD+ resolution and a higher 120 Hz refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a Full HD+ display with a standard refresh rate. But even when it comes to the displays, Samsung has an advantage: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing, a very interesting feature for productivity users. The Samsung Galaxy Note series and the Huawei Mate 40 series are actually the only series supporting pens thanks to an active digitizer.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi Mi 11 wins the hardware comparison from every point of view simply because it has a more powerful processor. The Mi 11 is the first phone ever to feature the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, which is the most powerful Qualcomm SoC released until now. With the Xiaomi Mi 11, you also get up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has an older and less powerful Snapdragon 865+ chipset in the U.S. variant and an even older Exynos 990 in the European version. But in each case, you get 5G support. Xiaomi Mi 11 ships with Android 11 out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ships with Android 10.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is actually a more interesting camera phone. Xiaomi Mi 11 features an amazing 108 MP main camera, but it lacks a telephoto sensor. On the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, you get a 64 MP telephoto lens with 3x hybrid zoom, as well as a 12 MP main sensor with OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 features a better 10 MP front camera that can record 4K videos. In a few scenarios, you can shoot more detailed photos with the Xiaomi Mi 11, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is definitely better thanks to its great secondary sensors providing more possibilities. The front camera of the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a 20 MP sensor but it is actually inferior and it can only record 1080p videos. On the other hand, you get 8K video recording from the rear camera.

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Battery

The phones from the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series are not exactly the best in terms of battery life, especially the Exynos version which has pretty high energy consumption. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a bigger battery and it lasts more on a single charge in several scenarios, but the display is more energy-demanding. Both the phones feature wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, but you get way faster charging speeds with the Xiaomi Mi 11. The Mi 11 has 55W wired charging, 50W fast charging, and 10W reverse charging technologies, while Samsung Galaxy Note 20 stops at 25W, 15W, and 4.5W respectively.

Price

The listing prices of the Xiaomi Mi 11 start from about €500/$610 in the Chinese market. The smartphone is still not present in the global market, so we do not know how much it will cost. We will give you feedback once it hits the global market. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 costs about €700 in the global market and you can buy it for $719 in the U.S. The results of this comparison are everything but obvious. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 offers S Pen and more interesting cameras, which are important features for several users looking for high-end smartphones. It is even waterproof, unlike most of the phones out there. But with the Xiaomi Mi 11, you get a better display, design, faster charging speeds, and a better hardware department. We think most people would find the Xiaomi Mi 11 a more interesting choice, but productivity users and camera phone lovers would prefer the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. The price difference between these two devices is not relevant.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

• Good price
• Best display
• Faster charging charging
• Better hardware
• Android 11

CONS

• No optical zoom

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

PRO

• Great camera with a telephoto sensor
• S Pen
• More compact
• Worldwide availability

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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Microsoft introduced Android App support on its Your Phone back in August. Now, the company is rolling out a feature where users can run Multiple Apps simultaneously.

As reported on the official website(via Android Police), the new feature enables running multiple android apps simultaneously. However, it is currently available only for a few Samsung devices. For PC, the feature is currently available for the Windows Insider community who are in Developer, Beta, or Release Preview channels. The list of Samsung devices with “Link to Windows Integration” that supports the Multiple App streaming features is as follows:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

The update also extends to devices running One UI 3.0 beta currently based on Android 11 as follows:

• Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

So multiple-app streaming requires Windows May 2020 update or Later. And a minimum of Android 10. Plus, to enable it, make sure you have the following apps updated to the versions as below:

• Your Phone on PC- 1.20102.132.0 or higher.
• Your Phone Companion App- 1.20102.133.0 or higher.
• Link to Windows Service version- 2.1.05.2 or newer. You can update this here. If you aren’t signed up for the beta, you can apply for that too.

That said, Microsoft says this is an early preview, and hence will gradually roll out to all users. Also, the update has limitations like Sound Sync between PC and Mobile, Mouse Input not recognized by Apps, and more. You can take a look at them below:

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What is Microsoft Your Phone?

For the unware, Microsoft’s Your Phone is the company’s solution to connect Smartphones to the Windows platform. Users running Windows 10 can download the Your Phone App from Microsoft Store. And use it to access Media, Messages, Calls, and now multiple Apps as well. Previously, in the early update for support of Apps, Microsoft explained how the feature works.

As per the official post, a Wi-Fi connection between PC, and Mobile will allow apps to stream on the PC through Your Phone. Users can browse, Play, Order food, Chat, and do a lot more on the PC screen. Besides, users can also add the Apps to Favourites, Pin them to Start Menu and Taskbar. And use them side-by-side with other apps on your PC.

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A lot of people are usually focused on the Pro variants of top-tier flagships, but with the vanilla version, you can save a lot of money while still getting a flagship. This comparison is dedicated to the standard version of the latest flagship lineups by Apple, Huawei, and Samsung. We decided to compare the iPhone 12, the Huawei Mate 40, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 for obvious reasons: they are the base variants of the flagship lineups from the main smartphone manufacturers and they offer a high value for money. Let’s discover together which one is worth buying with their prices and specifications.

Apple iPhone 12 vs Huawei Mate 40 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Design

Which device is the most beautiful of the trio? It mostly depends on your tastes. They all come with premium designs including a glass back and an aluminum frame. The iPhone 12 is the most compact but it has a big notch on the front panel, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the biggest one, so not exactly the best for one-handed use and mobility. Another advantage of the iPhone 12 is the fact that it is thinner and lighter than its opponents. Further, it has better water resistance as it is waterproof up to 6 meters deep instead of 1.5 meters. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports the S Pen making it better for productivity users.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the iPhone 12 showing very realistic colors and sporting a very high brightness, as well as the HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision. The Huawei Mate 40 offers a smoother viewing experience thanks to its 90 Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports HDR10+ for great image quality on streaming services. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Huawei Mate 40 are equipped with in-display fingerprint readers (the fingerprint reader is ultrasonic on the Note 20, so better than the optical one found on the Huawei Mate 40), while the iPhone 12 relies on Face ID (3D facial recognition) for authentication.

Hardware and Software

The Huawei Mate 40 and the iPhone 12 are actually more advanced in terms of hardware because they are powered with mobile platforms built at 5 nm: Apple A14 Bionic and Kirin 9000E. But the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is still an amazing flagship as it is fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ chipset in the U.S. market and Exynos 990 in the EU. With the Huawei Mate 40, you do not get Google Mobile services in the global market due to the U.S. ban. Instead, you get Huawei Mobile Sevices to replace them.

Camera

Unfortunately, despite the Huawei Mate 40 comes with great cameras, it lacks OIS for the main sensor and it is inferior when it comes to stabilization. The iPhone 12 lacks a telephoto sensor and it only comes with a dual camera including an ultrawide sensor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has both OIS and a telephoto sensor as it sports a triple rear camera.

Battery

You should not get big differences between these devices when it comes to battery life. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Huawei Mate 40 come with similar battery capacities, so their battery life should not be so different. The iPhone 12 is expected to be more disappointing, but it will still provide a good battery life. Note that Huawei Mate 40 lacks wireless charging.

Price

Huawei Mate 40 will be priced at €900/$1055, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 starts from €650/$762, and iPhone 12 costs €939/$900. At the end of the day, each phone has its pro and cons. The Huawei Mate 40 offers a 90 Hz display but inferior cameras: I would not go for it. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the best for productivity as it supports the S Pen, and it also comes with great cameras. The iPhone 12 has an amazing display and great performances. Which would your choice be?

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Apple iPhone 12 vs Huawei Mate 40 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

PROS

• S Pen
• Widest display
• Reverse wireless charging
• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader

CONS

• Dimensions

Huawei Mate 40 

PROS

• 90 Hz display
• Fastest charging
• Very good hardware

CONS

• No Google services
• No OIS

Apple iPhone 12

PROS

• Better water resistance
• MagSafe connectors
• Good cameras
• Great performance

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 20 series which has kept the rumour mills buzzing for quite a while now. The Note series for this year is made up of two models the Galaxy note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which is the high-end model. Both models share some features including the design and an S Pen stylus but there are several differences which we’ll highlight in this article.

The Galaxy Note 20 models feature support for 5G connectivity while the S Pen stylus on board the models also see an improvement to the latency of the S Pen and a few gestures controls added. The flagship phones also bring support for fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Further, just as we predicted, the devices also feature the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with a higher level of resistant to scratches.

Other features which the duo share include stereo speakers, Android 10 OS and IP68 water resistance. The two phones can equally record videos at 8K and support external microphone options. In addition, Dex now works wirelessly (via Miracast) and both phones have some important new Microsoft software features. There is also Bixby smart assistant support.

In terms of the designs, the Galaxy Note 20 series utilises a unique type of finish which is dubbed by Samsung as “Mystic.” The phones feature glass panels on their rear aspects but with a textured finish tailored towards keeping fingerprints from sticking to be the panel.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Hardware and Features

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra adopts a somewhat impressive and aesthetically appealing design. TheNote 20 Ultra sports a mammoth 6.9-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution of 1440 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate support. The screen is curved at the sides, minimizing the bezels on the sides. There is a single hole punch at the top which houses the selfie camera and helps minimize the size of the top bezel. The bezel at the bottom edge is also considerably small.

On the camera aspect, the phone packs a triple camera setup at the rear including a 108 megapixels main shooter. The device also packs a periscope lens which explains why the camera bump on the Note 20 Ultra is big.

The Note 20 Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor paired with 12GB of RAM. There is no mention of a 16GB RAM option just as rumoured. The device is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options which can be expanded via an SD card. To keep the lights on is a 4,500mAh. The device supports both SA/NSA 5G connectivity

Samsung also tossed in an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio to make it easier for phones to transfer files by pointing them at each other and — eventually — to support unlocking cars.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs & Hardware

The Galaxy Note 20 equally presents with a massive display but slightly less than the Ultra at 6.7-inch with a resolution of 1080p. Unfortunately, the display only supports 60Hz refresh rate and no more.

In terms of the design, the Galaxy Note 20 is slightly more curved at the edge than the Ultra with more visible bezels. It is also powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset but there is only 128GB of storage available on all variants which can’t be expanded by microSD.

The camera setup is also different from the Ultra as it packs a 12-megapixel main camera teaming up with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. There is also a 64-megapixel telephoto lens and its non-periscope-enabled version of Space Zoom — which goes up to 30x.

Keeping the lights on is a 4,300mAh battery. Finally, the Galaxy Note 20 will come in Bronze, Gray, and Green which the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in Bronze, Gray and White colour.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Note 20 sole 8GB+128GB variant carries a price tag of $999.99 despite missing out on the 120Hz refresh rate, periscope lens and expandable storage.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced at $1,299.99 for the 12GB+256GB variant. The price goes up to $1,499.99 for the 12GB+512GB version. Preorders for both models will commence at 12:01 AM ET on August 6th. The phones are expected to start shipping on August 21st.

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Samsung has been relatively generous with details of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 model. We have seen several leaks of the Galaxy Note 20 and even the Note 20 Ultra but here comes one that is explicit. Thanks to tipster Evan Blass, we get to see all the details of the Galaxy Note 20 well ahead of the launch.

This isn’t just a couple of photos but several gif images which give us a 360-degree look at the upcoming Galaxy Note flagship. The renders show the Note 20 won’t have a curved display design like its predecessors but will utilise an entirely flat display.

The display will hold a punch-hole design which has become a regular feature of Samsung’s recent flagship models. The single hole-punch is located at the upper mid-region of the screen.

At the rear, the device features a rectangular camera module located at the top left corner of the rear panel. The module houses a triple camera setup as well as an LED flash.

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The Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to be announced during the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August. The models will be powered by either the Snapdragon 865+ or the Exynos 992 and will have a base storage of 128GB and up to 16GB of RAM.

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The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra official renders were accidentally shared by Samsung Russia showing the rear design upon a mystic bronze paint job. But before then, prolific tipster Ice Universe had shared pictures of the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ cases. The cases were taken from an angle that gives a vivid indication of the size of both models.

The pictures also show the camera bumps of both models with that of the Note20+ clearly larger, suggesting it will use the S20 Ultra’s camera or a higher version of it. A 108MP sensor is rumoured to be included, although the periscope cam digital zoom will go up to 50x.

The vanilla Galaxy Note20 most likely will use the S20/S20+ camera with the main sensor being 12MP, teaming up with a 16MP ultra-wide module and a 64MP sensor for zooming and 8k video. There are other differences between both models, the Note20+ will have a curved 1440p+ display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the Note20 will have a flat 1080p+ screen with 60Hz refresh rate.

Also for the Galaxy Note20+ are two different screen protectors, with thinner bezels compared to that of the Galaxy Note10+. Presumably, it will be thinner than the Note20 bezel.

Other news about the Samsung’s flagship series as released by Ice Universe, shows the Galaxy Note20+ (which might probably be called Note20 ultra), will come with a copper colour option with a slight pinkish tint. The most important is the glass that will be frosted, suggesting that the other colours will, like the current model, have a glossy finish.

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If Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy Note 20 series in August as expected, that means the launch is just two months away. Thus, the rumour mill is expected to keep buzzing with significant details of the models that make up the lineup. Popular tipster IceUniverse has revealed some details of the Galaxy Note 20+ camera. The tipster disclosed on Twitter that the 5G flagship will have a 108MP sensor, while the ToF will be replaced by a laser focus sensor, assisting the main camera.

The device is also rumoured to feature the 1/1.33″ Samsung Bright HM1 sensor which was also used on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The additional laser focus sensor will assist the main camera, instead of having a static ToF sensor that analyzes the foreground and background.

In addition, the Galaxy Note 20+ will pack a 12MP ISOCELL Fast 2L3 ultrawide-angle lens which is 1/2.55” in size and comes with PDAF. There will also be a 3MP Samsung Slim 3M5 periscope telephoto lens with a size of 1/3.4″ but official numbers say it is 1/3”. The camera will also feature support for 50X zoom instead of the 100X zoom which the HM1 is capable of.

Earlier on, CAD renders of the Galaxy Note 20+ emerged online showing the device will come with a single central punch-hole design. The device is also rumoured to feature an updated Exynos 992 chipset, based on the 5nm process.

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A couple of months ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 series flagship smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and its own Exynos 990 chipsets, depending on the region.

However, the company has faced lots of criticism because of the issues related to the Exynos 990 SoC, including overheating and poor battery life, among others. Thus, the company seems to be ready to adopt an upgraded variant of the chipset for the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series.

According to the rumors, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series flagship smartphones will come powered by an improved Exynos 992 chipset. This chipset has reportedly been in the works since past few months and is being made using Samsung’s 6nm process.

The upcoming Exynos 992 SoC is expected to have more power-efficient design and could come with improved processing performance compared to the current Exynos 990 SoC. The performance is also speculated to be 1-3% higher than the Snapdragon 865.

Another reason for Samsung to adopt the new Exynos 992 SoC could be the delay of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC. As per the reports, because of the on-going COVID-19 crises, the SD865+ SoC has been delayed, and thus it won’t be available in time for the Galaxy Note 20 series.

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Recently, an alleged image of the Galaxy Note 20 was spotted under the Samsung Rewards section, revealing the upcoming smartphone’s design. As the phone didn’t seem to have a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera, it could feature an in-display camera sensor. It also seems to have no physical buttons. However, there’s no confirmation about the render being the Galaxy Note 20, so take this with a pinch of salt.

The Samsung Galaxy Note+ was recently spotted with model number SM-N986U on benchmarking platform Geekbench. It revealed SD865+ SoC, 8GB RAM and Android 10 operating system. It recorded a single-core test score of 985 points while on the multi-core test, the phone scored 3,220 points.

As per the previous reports, the Samsung could launched three Galaxy Note models this year — Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20+ and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The smartphones should have 120Hz refresh rate, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The top-end model in the lineup could come with 5,000mAh battery.

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Samsung traditionally released the Galaxy Note series models around August each year. This year’s Galaxy Note 20 series isn’t expected to be any different. Thus, the Note 20 is still months away from going official but it ha started appearing on benchmark and leaks. A device suspected to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ has appeared on the database of benchmarking outfit GeekBench.

The Galaxy Note 20+ model appears with the model number SM-N986U. This is likey the US version as the Galaxy Note 10+ with Snapdragon 855+ SoC has the model number SM-N976U. The listing equally contains a few details of the model. The device is listed as running Android 10 operating system and has 8GB of RAM onboard. There is likely going to be a higher 12GB RAM variant.

As for the processor, the motherboard is listed with the code name “kona” which is the codename of the Snapdragon 865 SoC. However, the CPU clock speed is higher than that of all known Snapdragon 865 model. The SD 865 maxes out at 2.84GHz whereas the smartphone’s processor is listed to have a maximum CPU of 3.09GHz. Thus, there is good reason to believe this is the Snapdragon 865+.

The model recorded a single-core test score of 985 points while o the multi-core test, it scored 3,220 points.

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South Korean giant Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S-series smartphones — Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra last month and the devices went on sale earlier this month. And now, just weeks after this, details about Samsung’s next major smartphone have started surfacing online.

According to the new leaks, the next-generation Galaxy Note series smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be much similar to the Galaxy S20 series in terms of design. it seems that the only difference is the squared-corners and support for S-Pen.

Also, the similarities aren’t limited to just designs. Both the tipsters Ice Universe and Max Weinbach claims that the Galaxy Note 20’s hardware specifications will “not be significantly changed compared to the S20 series” and the cameras will also be the same.

It seems that Samsung went all-in with the Galaxy S20 Ultra and has nothing much left to offer with the Galaxy Note 20 in terms of innovation. However, we do expect the company to offer something innovative, along with improved S-Pen.

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As per the previous reports, the Samsung could launched three Galaxy Note models this year — Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20+ and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Apart from Europe, all units will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset while in Europe, they will be packed with the company’s own Exynos 990 SoC.

The Super AMOLED display on the upcoming flagship series should have 120Hz refresh rate. As for the memory configuration, we expect it have up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The top-end model in the lineup could come with 5,000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to launch by the end of July but the timeline could be impacted because of the disruption caused by coronavirus outbreak. As far as the pricing goes, it will obviously be the most expensive iteration in the Note series and given the cost of S20 Ultra, we expect the Note 20 to cost around $1,400.

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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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