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Manufacturer codeSM-N980FZNGEUA
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About the Samsung Galaxy Note20 SM-N980F
Samsung SM-N980FZNGEUA is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7"); internal storage capacity: 256 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 10. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-N980FZNGEUA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 17 cm (6.7") display is specified at 2400 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 17 cm (6.7")
- Screen resolution
- 2400 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Samsung Exynos
- Processor model
- 990
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Storage capacity
- 256 GB
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3.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 70%
It's easy to love the Note 20's S-Pen and the fun versatility of its triple-camera array. But its short battery life is testing, as is the sense that Samsung is really seeing how much profit it can squeeze out of each sale with this one, more so than usua...
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3.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 70%
The Note 20 is a device with sacrifices I wouldn't have thought Samsung would make. A plastic back? Hamstrung display? This does feel, in parts, like a Note 20 Lite. But then you see the high-end chipset, likely very good camera system and far improved S...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 review: The plastic isn't the problem
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 SM-N980F specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-N980FZNGEUA · Icecat product 80509548 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 17 cm (6.7") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Processor model | 990 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 10 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening6 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
| Headset included | Yes |
| Stylus included | Yes |
Display12 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000000:1 |
| Display brightness | 420 cd/m² |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus) |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Coprocessor architecture | ARM Cortex-A55 |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum frame rate | 960 fps |
Camera, image & video27 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 64 MP |
|---|---|
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera pixel size | 1.8 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 0.8 µm |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 1.4 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 79° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 76° |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 120° |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 30x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 10 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.22 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 80° |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@960fps, 1920x1080@240fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Video stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
Connections & wireless15 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Wireless Power Share | Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 16 h |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery7 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Battery voltage | 3.88 V |
| Battery recharge time | 1.16 h |
| Removable battery | No |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 25 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features10 details
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Voice dialling | Yes |
| Voice commands | Yes |
| Voice codecs | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, EFR, FR |
| Virtual assistant | Samsung Bixby |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Bronze |
| Colour name | Mystic Bronze |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 75.2 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm |
| Height | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g |
Software & compatibility2 details
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 700,800,850,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz |
Further product details35 details
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 5 |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 393 ppi |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Multi-shot | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| aptX technology | Yes |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Security algorithms | HTTPS |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Yes | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Repairability index | 8.1 |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.359 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.366 W/kg |
| Extremities SAR (EU) | 2.14 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
|---|
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