Scrolling through some apps is not as smooth as I’d expected. I used it in the default setting most of the time and had no complaints about the quality or sharpness. It’s lovely to look at, just like the majority of Samsung phones. Similarly, the resolution by default is 2,316 x 1,080, and it must be manually changed to 3,088 x 1,440 - to enjoy this, however, you have to use a 60Hz refresh rate. This adaptive refresh rate is set as standard, but it’s possible to force it to permanently use a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is lovely to look at, just like the majority of Samsung phones. For example, it’ll use 120Hz when playing games that support it, or switch to 60Hz for movies, or even 10Hz for still photos. The Note 20 Ultra is the first Samsung phone to use Samsung Display’s variable refresh rate technology, which adapts depending on what you’re doing on your phone. Screen and audio Andy Boxall/Digital TrendsĪ 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen with a 1,440 x 3,088 pixel resolution, a variable 120Hz refresh rate, and even HDR10+ support catches your attention. I always appreciate an extra-large screen, but the massive chassis required to accommodate it can feel like a step too far. This applies even if you’re coming from the Note 10 Plus, which feels surprisingly lithe and usable compared with the Note 20 Ultra. The reward is worth the effort, but if you’re graduating from a smaller phone (which is just about every other phone available), be prepared for a period of adjustment as you get used to it. ![]() The Note 20 Ultra is a whopper of a phone and requires commitment to carry and use every day. I felt this less with the 196-gram, 7.9mm-thick Note 10 Plus.īe prepared for a period of adjustment as you get used to the size. It’s these quick tasks that can make using the massive Note 20 Ultra a bit of a chore, and sometimes I’d long for a smaller, more manageable device. It’s also frustrating to juggle it with one hand when you just want to check a notification or take a selfie. It is well-balanced but can feel top-heavy when you’re using it while laying down. I have average-sized hands, and the Note 20 Ultra is right on the edge of being too big and too heavy at 77.2mm (3.04 inches) wide, 8.1mm (0.32 inches) thick, and 208 grams (0.46 pounds). In the new layout, the S Pen stylus is stored on the left side of the phone, the top and bottom of the phone are flat, and there’s a single hole-punch selfie camera in the screen. Samsung has swapped the buttons over to the right-hand side of the phone and, for me, as a right-handed person, it’s far more natural than the Note 10 Plus, where the buttons were on the left. Take away the monster camera module and the Note 20 Ultra shares the same basic shape as the Note 10 Plus, where the curved sides taper down to a point while remaining perfectly comfortable to grip. The matte finish has plenty of grip and resists fingerprints, but the glass over the camera module doesn’t, and it often needed a good wipe before taking photos. The Mystic Bronze itself falls somewhere between gold and pink, and is classy rather than gaudy. The glass covering has a strong, bright sheen in different lighting conditions. It’s very different from the dainty module on the Note 10 Plus, and even more in your face than the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s module. The camera module is massive, protrudes by several millimeters, and dominates the back of the phone. That’s especially evident in the new Mystic Bronze color of the devices in the photos. ![]() If the design of the Galaxy Note 10 Plus was a little ordinary, the Note 20 Ultra is anything but. Our score has changed from eight to nine, and it’s now eligible for our Editor’s Choice award. Palm rejection and edge recognition are significantly improved, to the point where remaining issues are barely noticeable. Updated on September 23, 2020: After several software updates following release, I used the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for another week. Pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable in terms of device size and price, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra claims the top Android option among the best smartphones this year, even outdoing the Galaxy Note 10 Plus - a phone we called the best Android phone of 2019. Samsung’s approach to outdoing the competition is simple: Beat them into submission by offering everything a phone buyer could possibly want, in a phone that will last for years. ![]() ![]() Your wallet had better be bigger too, as the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra starts at $1,299.
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