Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 offers a traditional flagship experience with a stylus, excellent 60Hz AMOLED display, and solid camera system anchored by an effective 3x telephoto. Its Snapdragon 865+ processor delivers reliable performance, while the 4300mAh battery handles daily use reasonably well. Galaxy Z Fold 4 represents cutting-edge innovation with dual foldable displays reaching 120Hz, superior Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and a more versatile camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor. The foldable's 7.6-inch inner screen transforms productivity, though its 263g weight and larger footprint demand adjustment. Z Fold 4's premium 12GB RAM, expanded storage to 1TB, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity justify its $1799 price for early adopters. Note 20 suits users prioritizing stylus functionality and traditional form factor. For sheer capability and future-proof features, Galaxy Z Fold 4 wins decisively.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 if…
- →S Pen productivity features
- →5G connectivity
- →Samsung DeX support
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 if…
- →Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- →Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- →Improved cameras over Fold 3
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Pros
- S Pen productivity features
- 5G connectivity
- Samsung DeX support
- Good performance with Snapdragon 865+
- Lighter than Note 20 Ultra
Cons
- Plastic (Glasstic) back at $999
- 60Hz display — no 120Hz
- FHD+ only, no QHD option
- Flat display lacked premium feel of Ultra
- Significant compromises versus Ultra model
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Pros
- Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- Improved cameras over Fold 3
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free use
Cons
- Still very expensive at $1799
- Heavy at 263 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Slow 25W charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | Android 12L, One UI 4.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 263 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 (Glasstic back) | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm | 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP under-display (inner) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2176 x 1812 (inner), 2316 x 904 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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