Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Big fantastic screen ; Excellent battery life ; Top-of-the-range performance ; Writing with the S Pen feels more immediate ; Some new S Pen features are thoughtful

It’s expensive even by flagship standards ; “Anywhere Actions” need some fine-tuning ; Wireless DeX can be hit-or-miss ; Cameras are solid but inconsistent

Excellent all-around performance ; S Pen is still the best stylus ; Accurate camera with powerful zoom ; All forms of US 5G ; Long battery life

Expensive ; Very large

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra delivers the most high-end phone experience money can buy in a year when money is tighter than ever.

Fast performance ; Samsung Notes with the S Pen is great ; Multiday battery life

Selfie camera (the “Hamcam”) oversmooths faces ; Expensive compared to non-stylus competitors ; Ads in Samsung apps ; Gigantic with a gigantic camera bump

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Android phone has improved performance, a better S Pen experience, and cameras that improve on the S20 Ultra. Starting at $1,299.99, it’s an expensive phone that checks every possible spec box.

Giant, gorgeous screen, fast processor, and great battery life ; Mystic Bronze is the new pinnacle in phone colors ; Lower S Pen latency makes a huge difference ; Laser autofocus is the fastest I've ever used in a phone

Extremely expensive with less storage than the Note 10+ ; Might be too big for some pockets ; Can get hot during heavy loads

Nothing I write here is going to convince you about a Note 20 Ultra either way. If you have $1,300 to spend on a phone and want the very best of Android, you’ve probably already decided to order one. And if you’re a Note lover, it’s likely already on...

Versatile camera with excellent video ; Vibrant 6.9-inch 120Hz display ; Solid battery life ; Improved S Pen ; Most powerful Android processor

Pricey ; Huge camera bump ; Facial recognition fails at times

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the most refined and powerful Android smartphone of 2020, but it comes at a pretty hefty price.

Fantastic display with a smooth 120Hz mode ; S Pen remains the go-to tool for mobile notetakers ; Cameras capable of some great photography ; Powerhouse specs

Expensive ; Can't have 120Hz with maximum screen resolution ; Occasional camera autofocus issues ; Battery might not satisfy power users

Powerful hardware; Great overall camera performance; Beautiful, balanced design; Samsung's AMOLED screen is still top-notch; Enhanced productivity: multi-window, S Pen, DeX

$1,000 plastic phone; Refresh rate stuck at 60 Hz; Battery life is just OK

Beautiful styling, luxurious feel; Super smooth and snappy performance; Excellent camera quality for both photos and videos (auto-focus issue is fixed); The biggest improvement to the S Pen so far; Outstanding 6.9” AMOLED screen; Cool features like...

$1,300 starting price is a bit too much; Gigantic size might be a turn off for some, no smaller model available; Battery life is just okay, 120Hz takes a toll; No headphones in the box