Samsung says they just got U.S. FDA approval for the Galaxy Watch 3’s ECG monitoring app

Samsung just announced its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 3, at its second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. Once again, Samsung made the best smartwatch for Android users, and it doesn’t even run Google’s Wear OS. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 packs loads of fitness features, but three of its best health monitoring features won’t be available in every country at launch. That’s because they require approval from the regulatory agencies of every country, and in a surprise announcement on stage, Samsung says that they just got clearance from the U.S. FDA for the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2’s ECG monitoring app.

“And I’m excited to announce that we have just received the U.S. FDA clearance for [the] Samsung ECG monitor[ing] app,” said Federico Casalegno, SVP of Experience Planning and SDIC. ECG monitoring will allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities such as atrial fibrillation (Afib), which is one of the leading causes of strokes. Meanwhile, blood pressure monitoring allows users to check for irregularities such as high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension), which are precursors to many other diseases.

Samsung previously announced that they had received clearance from South Korea’s MFDS for blood pressure and ECG monitoring in the country, but the company today repeatedly showed disclaimers that these two features will not be available in the U.S. until they received clearance from the FDA. Apparently, Samsung just managed to receive that clearance for at least ECG monitoring, so we can expect to see that feature roll out soon for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Galaxy Watch 3. We don’t know how far along the FDA approval process Samsung is for blood pressure monitoring, though.

Lastly, one of the other health monitoring features of the new Galaxy Watch 3, blood oxygen monitoring, will not be available in every country. Samsung says that the feature is not supported in Japan, Angola, South Africa, Thailand, Iran, Libya, France, Algeria, or Canada. Sp02 monitoring may be available in the other countries where the Galaxy Watch 3 is sold, though we’re not entirely sure of the full regional availability of this feature.

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Dimensions & Weight	41mm: 41.0 x 42.5 x 11.3 mm, 48g 45mm: 45.0 x 46.2 x 11.1mm, 53g
Display	41mm: 1.2″ Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass DX 45mm: 1.4″ Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass DX
Watchband size	Large: 22.0 x 130.0 x 9.4mm Small: 20.0 x 115.0 x 9.4mm
Memory	1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage
Connectivity	LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz Bluetooth v5.0
Other features	2 physical buttons Rotating bezel Mic Linear Motor Speaker
Sensors	8 LED photoplethysmography (PPG) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Accelerometer (up to 32G) Gyroscope Barometer Ambient light
NFC Payments	Yes, Samsung Pay
Battery	41mm: 247mAh 45mm: 340mAh
Durability	5ATM + IP68/ MIL-STD-810G
OS	Tizen Based Wearable OS 5.5
Colors	41mm: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Silver 45mm: Mystic Silver, Mystic Black Band: Black Leather, Pink Leather (41mm only)

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the first smartphone with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support

At Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung unveiled the second-gen model of its horizontally folding smartphone, the Galaxy Fold. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 features substantial improvements over the first-gen model, with fixes for the display peeling issue, a thin layer of Ultra-Thin Glass for protection, an improved hinge design with support for Samsung’s “Flex Mode”, a full-screen cover display, a more immersive foldable display with a hole-punch cutout rather than a notch, and 120Hz refresh rate support. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a marvel of smartphone engineering, but it’s not just impressive externally. The new foldable is also the first device to feature a new piece of hardware: Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6900.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Forums

Announced back in May, the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 is Qualcomm’s latest mobile connectivity solution for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on mobile devices. It’s the first FastConnect chip to support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Wi-Fi 6E is an extension of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) into the 6GHz band that aims to solve congestion issues in 2.4GHz and 5GHz ranges; in the U.S., the FCC has allocated almost 1200MHz of unlicensed spectrum in the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi 6. Of course, few people have Wi-Fi 6-compatible routers at home, and nobody has a Wi-Fi 6E-compatible router yet, so it’ll take a while for this technology to actually become usable by consumers.

In addition, the FastConnect 6900 enables support for Bluetooth LE Audio which includes features like multi-point audio sharing and broadcasting audio, it also has a second Bluetooth antenna with intelligent switching capabilities to overcome signal shadowing issues.

We were initially expecting devices with the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 to launch in early 2021, but it seems that Samsung has managed to include it in the 2020 Galaxy Z Fold 2. We don’t have a release date for the device, but Samsung will hold a separate event on September 1st to provide more details. That’s also when pre-orders will begin. At the very least, we can expect the Z Fold 2 to launch before the end of 2020, which means it’ll support next-gen Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies before any other commercial device.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Dimensions & Weight	Folded: 159.2 x 68 x 16.8 mm Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm 279g
Display	Outer Display: 6.23″ HD+ Super AMOLED 2,260 x 816 pixels 25:9 aspect ratio Infinity-O 60Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support Inner Display: 7.6″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2,208 x 1,768 pixels 5:4 aspect ratio Infinity-O 120Hz refresh rate Dynamic refresh rate HDR10+ support
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
RAM & Storage	12GB LPDDR5 + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh 25W wired fast charging 11W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera	Primary: 12MP, f/1.8, OIS Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle Tertiary: 12MP, f/2.4, telephoto
Front Camera	Folded: 10MP, f/2.2, fixed focus Unfolded: 10MP, f/2.2, fixed focus
Other Features	Folding design 5G: SA, NSA, mmWave
Android Version	Android 10 with One UI

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Samsung commits to delivering 3 years of Android OS updates with the Galaxy Note 20

Samsung just wrapped up its second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, where the Korean technology company unveiled 5 news devices: the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Watch 3. One of the most exciting announcements (at least for us) came at the end of the event when Samsung said they are committing to delivering OS updates for “up to 3 generations” from release. That means that Samsung will finally offer the same level of software support as Google offers for its Pixel phones.

The Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 will all ship with Samsung’s One UI 2.5 software based on Android 10. Before today’s announcement, we would expect Samsung to upgrade each of these devices to Android 11 and then Android 12. Now, we can expect Samsung to provide updates all the way to Android 13. Samsung didn’t explicitly name which devices this policy applies to, but we can assume they mean all the new mobile Android devices they announced today. We hope this policy extends retroactively to the Galaxy S20 series, though, since those smartphones all run on essentially the same mobile platform as the new devices announced today.

Google is expected to release the stable version of Android 11 for its Pixel smartphones on September 8th, but we don’t know exactly when Samsung will release its own version of Android 11. Samsung makes a ton of UI changes and adds a lot of features on top of Google’s Android release, so it’s expected for them to take some time to get their next version of One UI ready. At least for security updates, though, Samsung has become pretty quick at delivering the latest Security Patch Level for its most recent flagship and mid-range smartphones.

We praise Samsung for this decision because they now stand out among Android device makers for their level of software support. Hopefully, this will compel other device makers to offer a similar level of support. There’s no reason we should pay over $1,000 for a new smartphone and expect anything less.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, OPPO Reno 4 Pro, and Nokia 8.3 forums are now open

XDA forums are home to hundreds of Android smartphones, providing device owners a centralized platform to exchange information, share their works and findings, and collaborate on custom development projects. We keep opening forums for new and upcoming smartphones to help new users and potential buyers in finding all relevant information specific to their device in one place. Last month, we opened forums for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and ZTE 11 5G/4G. Today, we are opening forums for three more devices: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, OPPO Reno 4 Pro, and Nokia 8.3.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is among the five new devices Samsung announced earlier today at its Galaxy Unpacked event. We got our first look at the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra last month, followed by a hands-on video, which gave us a detailed look at the overall design. Yet another leak revealed the full specifications of the device including a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 120Hz screen refresh rate, Exynos 990 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 108MP primary camera, Real Feel S Pen, and a 4,500 mAh battery with support for wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Forums

The new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra forums join the existing Galaxy Note 20 forums we opened up a while back.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Forums

OPPO Reno 4 Pro

The OPPO Reno 4 Pro was launched alongside the Oppo Reno 4 in China back in June. The global variant followed a month later, packing a lighter build, a different processor, and an extra camera on the back. The device flaunts a 6.5-inch curved AMOLED display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate, the Snapdragon 720G SoC, a quad camera setup comprising a 48MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor, and a 4,000 mAh battery that charges via 65W SupperVOOC charger.

OPPO Reno 4 Pro Forums

Nokia 8.3

The Nokia 8.3 was announced all the way back in March as HMD Global’s highest-end smartphone. It also happens to be the first and only 5G smartphone in the Nokia portfolio. The Nokia 8.3 is already up for pre-order in Europe, and it’s set to hit the U.S. shores later this fall, as recently confirmed by the company. In terms of specifications, the phone packs a 6.81-inch full HD+ LCD with a 120Hz screen refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a 64MP primary camera with ZEISS Optics, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Nokia 8.3 Forums

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Google releases Flutter 1.20 stable with new features and developer tools

Flutter, Google’s cross-platform UI toolkit, has reached version 1.20 stable. In the previous stable release, Google introduced substantial performance improvements, improved support for Metal on iOS, and new Material widgets. Today’s Flutter 1.20 stable release includes more performance improvements, several UI enhancements, an update to the Visual Studio Code extension, autofill for mobile text fields, and more.

Flutter 1.20 includes 3,029 merged PRs and 5,485 closed issues from 359 contributors worldwide, the largest number of contributors for any Flutter release to date. Google also boasts that there are now over 90,000 apps developed with Flutter on Google Play, an increase from 50,000 such apps back in April. Much of this growth comes from India, which Google says is now the top region for Flutter developers.

Performance Improvements

Here are some of the ways Google has improved the performance in Flutter 1.20:

• Google has included a performance fix for tree-shake-icons which are now the default when building non-web apps. This feature reduces the size of your app by removing any icons that are not used. Icon font tree shaking is currently restricted to TrueType Fonts but Google says this restriction will be lifted in the future.
• If an app has janky animations during the first run that later become smooth in subsequent launches, this is likely due to shader compilation jank. With Skia Shading Language shader warm-up, shader compilation jank can be reduced by up to 2x.
• Google has refactored mouse hit testing, improving the performance in web-based microbenchmarks by as much as 15x. As a consequence, Google has been able to add support for mouse cursors which will display in several commonly used widgets.
• Google has improved the decoding speed of Dart’s UTF-8 decoder in Dart 2.9. In UTF-8 decoding benchmarks, the company has measured improvements of nearly 200% for English text and 400% for Chinese text on low-end ARM devices.

Autofill for mobile text fields

A highly requested feature among developers is support for text autofill in Flutter apps. With Flutter 1.20, basic autofill functionality has been added, though some platform-specific configurations (such as passwordRules on iOS) are not supported. Google is also bringing autofill for text field support for web apps, too.

InteractiveViewer widget

This new widget is designed for building interactive elements in your app, such as pan, zoom, drag ‘n’ drop, and more. The API documentation is available here while a presentation uploaded here delves into the development process of this new widget.

Dart DevTools embedded in Visual Studio Code

Google has added a new Visual Studio Code extension that brings Dart DevTools directly into the Visual Studio Code coding workspace. This can be enabled with the dart.previewEmbeddedDevTools setting.

Other changes

There are lots of other new features and developer tools in Flutter 1.20. Just to name a few: Updated Slider, RangeSlider, TimePicker, and DatePicker widgets; a new responsive licenses page available from the AboutDialog; a new pubspec.yaml format requirement for publishing new or updated Flutter plugins; an updated Network page in Dart DevTools with support for web socket profiling; support for automatically updating import statements when files are moved or renamed in Visual Studio Code; and more.

Google says that Flutter 1.20 is the framework’s biggest release yet, but a lot has yet to come. The company says they’re still working on implementing sound null safety support, new versions of the Ads, Maps, and WebView plugins, more tooling support, and more. They’re also working on better web and desktop support, especially on Linux where they just announced a partnership with Canonical.

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Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with full screen display, customizable hinge, UTG

The Samsung Galaxy Fold will be remembered for giving birth to the consumer-ready foldable smartphone category. The phone was massively hyped leading up to its launch, for good reason too, but it met with an unfortunate set of events that forced Samsung to take the product back to the drawing board. Samsung returned with some improvements, and the Galaxy Fold took off from there. Samsung then experimented with another foldable form factor through the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which continued to capture everyone’s attention. Samsung now has two good products to learn from, and they are back again in the foldable segment with its latest offering. Meet the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung’s latest foldable flagship.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Dimensions & Weight	Folded: 159.2 x 68 x 16.8 mm Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm 279g
Display	Outer Display: 6.23″ HD+ Super AMOLED 2,260 x 816 pixels 25:9 aspect ratio Infinity-O 60Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support Inner Display: 7.6″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2,208 x 1,768 pixels 5:4 aspect ratio Infinity-O 120Hz refresh rate Dynamic refresh rate HDR10+ support
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
RAM & Storage	12GB LPDDR5 + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh 25W wired fast charging 11W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera	Primary: 12MP, f/1.8, OIS Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle Tertiary: 12MP, f/2.4, telephoto
Front Camera	Folded: 10MP, f/2.2, fixed focus Unfolded: 10MP, f/2.2, fixed focus
Other Features	Folding design 5G: SA, NSA, mmWave
Android Version	Android 10 with One UI

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Design

The design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is an iteration over the Galaxy Fold design, and this is immediately noticeable. On the inner display, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 removes the large notch and replaces it with a single hole punch centered in the top right half. The bezels on the inner display are also thinner than on the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. On the outer display, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a display that fills up one full part of the phone, instead of the previous small display with huge bezels.

On the front, as mentioned, there is a new all-screen display. It is now a full-screen 6.23-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 2,260 x 816 pixels. This is a very tall 25:9 aspect ratio. In the top center of the display, there is a small hole punch housing the 10MP selfie camera. The larger display is expected to bring in much-needed utility to the phone in its closed state.

The main display has now been increased from 7.2-inches to 7.59-inches with a resolution of 2,208 x 1,768 pixels. Instead of using a thin polymer layer like the Galaxy Fold, Samsung has opted to use Ultra Thin Glass. This is a great improvement over the previous Galaxy Fold. Samsung also replaced the long notch housing the two selfie cameras and a few sensors with under-display sensors and a single hole punch housing a 10MP selfie camera. The end result is a much cleaner and more immersive experience on both the inner and outer display.

Just like the current Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will have a bit of a gap when folded. This isn’t a bad thing, though. This gap is needed for Samsung’s Ultra Thin Glass to fold over without breaking. The gap also makes the phone easier to open. If it were closed fully flush, it would also be harder to open than other flip/foldable phones. The build materials on the phone include the typical glass and metal sandwich, albeit adapted for use on the foldable form factor of course with the hinge.

The hinge will be sharing the same Flex Mode feature like the Galaxy Z Flip. This means you’ll be able to open it between a 90° and 120° angle and the display will be able to stay in place. You will be able to use this to help record videos or whatever other use cases you may think of.

The Galaxy Z Flip will come in two main colors: Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. Both colors use a soft-touch matte texture on the back glass. There will also be a limited edition Thom Browne edition. Thom Browne, a fashion designer based out of New York City, partnered with Samsung to design a Galaxy Z Flip and is partnering again for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The Thom Browne Galaxy Z Fold 2 bundle should come with custom-designed pair of Galaxy Buds Live, a Galaxy Watch 3, and a custom case.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a fingerprint scanner, though it no longer exists under the display. Instead, it is a capacitive fingerprint scanner placed on the side of the phone and doubling up as the power button. The volume rockers are positioned above the power button. There is no Bixby button, which hasn’t been present since the past few Samsung flagships.

As a highlight, Samsung will be letting you customize the hinge color on the Galaxy Z Fold 2. This ability will be exclusive to Samsung.com only and is likely to be further restricted by regions. On Samsung.com, you can either op for the original, matching Mystic Bronze or Mystic Black hinge colors. Or if you want to customize, you can opt for a Ruby Red, Rich Gold, Platinum Silver, or Sapphire Blue hinge on the Mystic Bronze or Mystic Black body.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Display

The display on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is very different from the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip in terms of actual size, aspect ratio, and the layer over the OLED. Samsung is employing a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with support for HDR10+ and 120hz. It will use an LTPO backplane for an adaptive refresh rate between 1hz and 120hz, depending on what you are doing.

The display will be layered in Samsung’s “Ultra Thin Glass”. This is basically a very thin glass layer that can bend. The Galaxy Z Flip was the first device with Ultra Thin Glass, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the second. Samsung also changed the display structure a bit. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a new UMC (under-metal cushion), along with a thicker PL (protective layer). This protective layer isn’t the Ultra Thin Glass but instead a polymer layer on top of that. The new display stack goes from PL, UTG, display panel, to UMC.

The front display will be a 6.23-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display. This will be a full-screen display, so very minimal bezel on the front. It will support HDR10+ but will only have a 60hz refresh rate.

All around, there are a bunch of fantastic improvements over the original Galaxy Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Camera

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 camera setup is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 but not exactly the same. It has a rear 12MP wide camera with a 1.8μm pixel size, 2PD OIS, with an aperture of f/1.8. The ultra-wide camera is a 12MP sensor with a pixel size of 1.12μm with an aperture of f/2.2. The most interesting sensor is actually the telephoto. That’s because it isn’t the 64MP found in the Galaxy S20 or Galaxy Note 20. Instead, Samsung is using a 12MP with a pixel size of 1.0μm and an aperture of f/2.2. This means no Space Zoom, so 10x zoom at most, and no 8K video recording.

The two front-facing cameras (i.e. one on the outer display and one on the inner display) are the same. They are both 10MP sensors with a 1.22μm pixel size and f/2.2 apertures. Both cameras will support 4K 30fps and 4K 60fps recording at 16:9 and 21:9 aspect ratios. Other than that, expect the same selfie camera experience as the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy Note 20.

Other Specifications

As with every phone, the specifications are important. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is no exception, and Samsung has ensured that the phone qualifies for being called a flagship. The SoC in the phone is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, so you are getting the best set of specifications possible for this year. There is also 12GB LPDDR5 RAM onboard, and 256GB UFS storage. The total storage is down from what was offered on the original Galaxy Fold, but this is likely to let the phone maintain its price point.

Samsung is also packing in a 4500mAh battery for good measure, going along with a dual battery setup as they did on the original Galaxy Fold. The phone also supports wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and 25W wired charging.

Software – OneUI with Android 10

The software on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be basically stock One UI 2.1 based on Android 10. It will have all the same software features as present on previous Samsung flagships.

Something else Samsung has done is add a new sensor to track the angle the phone is folded at. Since it can free lock into any angle between 90° and 180°, the phone needs to know which angle it’s at to be able to adapt the software to fit. Developers will be able to use a Samsung SDK to integrate this mode into their applications.

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Samsung officially launches the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, its latest flagships

After months of leaks of specifications and renders, the moment is finally upon us. At Samsung Unpacked 2020 – held online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year – Samsung has finally taken the wraps off five new devices: the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Watch 3, marking this as one of its most significant events in recent memory. In this article, we take a look at the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — the newest Samungs flagships for 2020.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Note 20	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Dimensions & Weight	161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm 194g	164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm 213g
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2400 x 1080 Flat display 60Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support Gorilla Glass 5 Infinity-O Display	6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 3088 x 1440 Curved display 120Hz refresh rate Adaptive refresh rate support HDR10+ support Gorilla Glass 7/Victus Infinity-O Display
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, or Exynos 990	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, or Exynos 990
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.0 No microSD card expansion slot	12GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 12GB + 512GB Dedicated microSD card slot for expansion up to 1TB
Battery & Charging	4,300mAh 25W wired fast charging support 15W wireless charging support Reverse wireless charging support	4,500mAh 25W wired fast charging support 15W wireless charging support Reverse wireless charging support
Rear Camera	Primary: 12MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1/1.76″ sensor Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle, 120° FoV Tertiary: 64MP, f/2.0, telephoto, 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom	Primary: 108MP, f/1.8, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, 1/33″ sensor Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle, 120° FoV Tertiary: 12MP, f/3.0, telephoto camera, 5x Optical zoom
Front Camera	10MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm	10MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm
Connectivity	5G: NSA, SA, Sub6/mmWave LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20 – Up to 2Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz + 5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC MST GNSS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	5G: NSA, SA, Sub6/mmWave LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20 – Up to 2Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz + 5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC MST GNSS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
Other Features	S Pen: 5.8 x 4.35 x 105.08 mm 3.04g Bluetooth enabled Up to 24 hrs of battery standby 4096 pressure levels 0.7mm pen tip diameter IP68 IP68 dust and water resistance In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Wireless DeX support	S Pen: 5.8 x 4.35 x 105.08 mm 3.04g Bluetooth enabled Up to 24 hrs of battery standby 4096 pressure levels 0.7mm pen tip diameter IP68 IP68 dust and water resistance In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Wireless DeX support Ultra Wide Band (UWB) chip for device-to-device connections and fast file transfers
Android Version	One UI 2.5 based on Android 10	OneUI 2.5 based on Android 10
Colors	Mystic Green Mystic Bronze Mystic Gray	Mystic Bronze (matte) Mystic Black (glossy) Mystic White (glossy)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are Samsung’s flagships for the second half of 2020 and represent the pinnacle of consumer-ready technology in the conventional smartphone form factor. These phones come with class-leading technologies and include the S Pen as the signature highlight feature that differentiates the Galaxy Note series from the Galaxy S series.

Design and Display

For the design, the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have a similar design inspiration, but they have their subtle differences. For starters, the boxy “Note” look is retained on both the devices, reminiscent of their predecessors. This year too, we have two Note devices, but the naming has changed to indicate a more significant delta between the two variants.

The vanilla Galaxy Note 20 is a more humble flagship, with Samsung choosing to opt for “glasstic” as the build material of choice, meaning the phone is built out of a polycarbonate back that feels like matte glass to the touch. This swap of materials also allows the device to weigh lighter than it would have with the conventional glass and metal sandwich build. This device also comes with a 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED flat display, and a disappointing 60Hz refresh rate that is unbecoming of any phone that aims to call itself a flagship in 2020. Gorilla Glass 5 on the front ensures that you do not scratch your phone as easily.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is more ambitious. You get the glass and metal sandwich design, as you see on many premium smartphones. Some color variants have a matte finish on the rear glass, while others have a glossy finish. The front is occupied by a 6.9″ QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung is touting the Adaptive refresh rate capabilities on the Note 20 Ultra, which will allow the phone to adjust its refresh rate according to the content dynamically — going down to 1Hz for the Always-On Display, hovering at 24Hz for movies, and varying between 30 to 120Hz for gaming as needed. This should have a good effect on the battery life on the device. Unfortunately, you are still restricted to choosing between 120Hz on FHD + or 60Hz on QHD+ — you still can’t have both. There is also Gorilla Glass 7 (Gorilla Glass Victus) on the front, promising better scratch as well as drop protection.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

SoC, RAM, Storage and other hardware specifications

The Note 20 series are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus in the USA and some other regions, or the Exynos 990 globally. You get copious amounts of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage on the vanilla variant and UFS 3.1 on the Ultra. While the Galaxy Note 20 does not feature a microSD card for expansion, the Ultra supports expansion up to 1TB.

Both the phone variants come with an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, as well as IP68 certification for dust and water resistance. Battery sizes vary because of the difference in size, with 4,300 mAh capacity on the vanilla Galaxy Note 20 and 4,500 mAh capacity on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. On both the phones, you also get 25W wired fast charging support, as well as 15W wireless fast charging support, as well as reverse wireless charging support.

Galaxy Note 20 Camera

The rear camera is another big differentiator between the two models. The vanilla Galaxy Note 20 gets a 12MP primary camera with OIS, along with a 64MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. This setup should serve the needs of most users very well, but it isn’t as ambitious as other Samsung devices we have seen this year.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, on the other hand, comes with a 108MP primary camera with OIS and laser autofocus. There is a 12MP telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom, as well as a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera.

Pro video mode on both the phones will allow you to select the audio input. This way, you can choose a specific microphone on the device, or any other microphones connected through Bluetooth or USB.

The front camera on both the phones is the same 10MP sensor resting within the punch-hole.

S Pen and Wireless DeX

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Note device without the S Pen. The S Pen now claims to have a latency as low as 8ms, which sounds great. It also now supports Air Actions with more specific actions to go home, go back, use smart select, and to screen write, in addition to its scrolling and air pointer functions. The S Pen itself has a 0.7mm pen tip diameter, 4096 pressure levels, and promises up to 24hrs of battery standby.

The S Pen also works as a mouse input for Wireless DeX. Wireless DeX is the next iteration of Samsung’s phone-desktop solution, letting you use the smartphone as a CPU replacement for your desktop needs. As the name implies, wireless DeX is DeX, but now wireless. You can connect your device wirelessly to a Smart TV and manage both the TV and the phone simultaneously.

Ultra-Wide Band Chip

Another neat addition on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the Ultra-Wide Band chip. The Ultra-Wide Band chip enables faster device-to-device connections and, subsequently, faster file transfers. You can point the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra at another Note 20 Ultra (or other future Samsung phones with the UWB chip) to prioritize connecting to that particular device, taking advantage of the precise, indoor positioning features enabled by the technology. Samsung says that in the future, UWB will be used for more accurate AR technology and may even allow you to unlock your home using your phone as a digital key.

Sadly, the regular Galaxy Note 20 does not come with the Ultra-Wide Band chip.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra: Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available in Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic Gray color variants. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in Mystic Bronze (matte), Mystic Black (glossy), and Mystic White (glossy) color variants.

USA

Pricing for the Galaxy Note 20 series is as follows:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20: $999.99
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 128GB: $1,299.99
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 512GB: $1,449.99

Pre-orders for the smartphones begin from August 6, 2020, at 12.01 am ET for the USA, while open sales start from August 21, 2020. The Note 20 series will be widely available in carrier-specific and Unlocked by Samsung versions through Samsung.com, carriers, and online retailers.

Between August 6 and August 20, consumers who pre-order can get $100/$150 Samsung Credit, respectively, which can be redeemed on other Samsung products. Consumers can also get a Galaxy Note 20 for $9.73 a month or a Note 20 Ultra for $18.07 a month with eligible trade-in valued up to $650 on Samsung.com. Consumers who purchase Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra from Samsung.com using their Samsung Money by SoFi account will receive an additional 7.5% discount.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Unleash the power of the next Galaxy with the new Galaxy Note 20, which comes equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon or Exynos processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There's also a triple camera setup features two 12MP cameras and a 64MP telephoto, as well as a 10MP front camera, 6.7-inch display, and 4,300mAh battery. Pre-order from Friday to get it on release day, August 20!

From $999 at Samsung

Pre-order offer: PowerA’s new MOGA XP5-X+ Bluetooth gaming controller, and Xbox Game Pass subscription for 3-months

The newly launched MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller and a free Xbox Game Pass subscription for 3-months form one of the bundles that you can redeem your pre-order offer credit towards. Samsung is positioning both the phones as gaming smartphones, so this bundle will likely attract gamers. However, note that this Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Bundle offering is dependent on regions.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Accessories & Cases

No Samsung flagship launch would be complete without a bunch of official first-party cases from Samsung. If you wanted a few options, Samsung has you covered with a range of official first-party accessories. We’ve also rounded up the Best Galaxy Note 20 cases into a handy guide for you!

These cases for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are:

• Clear Protective Cover — Black, White
• Protective Standing Cover — Black, White
• Kvadrat Cover (recycled materials) — Grey, Red
• LED View Cover — Black, Pink, White
• Clear View Cover — Black, Pink, White
• Leather Cover — Black, Green, Brown
• Silicone Cover — Black, Pink, White

These cases retail separately with pricing and availability changing across regions.

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