Review of the smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note20 + with the main characteristics

Samsung has been making quality products for over 80 years. Devices of the South Korean company are distinguished by their durability and reliability. The brand is one of the three leaders, keeps up with the times, constantly updating the assortment and applying the latest technologies. At the end of summer, the company will present a new model of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 + smartphone. Consider the functionality and characteristics of the model, evaluate the pros and cons, based on the information already available on the Internet.

New from Samsung

The model will be presented at the presentation and launched on sale in August 2024. The features of the smartphone have already been announced. Prospective users can learn about the functions of the device on the network and on the manufacturer's website.

Ergonomics, appearance

The company's products have not gone out of fashion for decades. This is due to the principled approach of the manufacturer to the development of new technology and its implementation on the market. Samsung products are distinguished by a strict stylish design, clear lines, excellent functionality, flagship features, neat assembly, and reliability.

Samsung smartphones run on a high-performance processor, have cameras with high-quality optics that allow you to take pictures with high detail. These features also apply to the new development - Galaxy Note20 +. The device has a clear outline with sharp corners. The rectangular monoblock with thin aluminum frames looks stylish, the dimensions of the device are universal and ergonomic, which allows you to hold it in a hand of any size. The screen and body are protected from dust by 6th generation Gorilla Glass. IP68 class water protection. When swimming, the smartphone can be kept under water for half an hour at a depth of up to 1.5 meters. On the back cover in the upper left corner there is a block of main cameras with an LED flash. In the central part of the case, the Samsung corporate logo flaunts. On the screen at the top center of the built-in front camera peephole in the form of a circle. The SIM card slot is located on the left side. On the right, the manufacturer has placed the volume control and power / lock keys. At the bottom there is a charging jack, stereo speaker holes and a compartment for a stylus. The overall dimensions are still unknown. Several color versions will be available on store shelves, of which will be White White, Black Black, Red Red.

Stylus - a feature of the model

An active pencil-shaped stylus is attached to the business class model. Connects the device and the gadget wirelessly built-in Bluetooth module. The accelerometer sensor transmits information about the movements of the device. The accessory ensures accurate pressing of small buttons on the screen. It will be useful for office workers and executives using a smartphone as a notepad for notes. Using the stylus, you write texts, draw up plans, notes, notes, etc. The accessory is convenient for working with presentations: draw diagrams, graphs, outline important information while viewing. The stylus is suitable for managers for signing electronic documents, without scanning and printing. For creative people, the subject will replace the brush and pencil when creating drawings, editing pictures, drawing diagrams and creating sketches.The stylus is made of a material resistant to mechanical damage. It is held in a compartment located in the smartphone body.

Screen characteristics

Capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch function distinguishes 16 million color shades. The screen is almost frameless, the chin is marked with a thin stripe. There is an Infinity-O front camera cutout on the panel. Samsung has completely retooled its production lines to make this cut with a laser. Matrix resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels, pixel density per 1 inch 509 units. The screen is made in a standard ratio of 20: 9. The diagonal size is 6.9 inches, the usable area is 114.9 cm2. A protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is installed on top. Matrix type - Dynamic AMOLED 2X. The matrix is ​​active, with minimal response time and a deep color gamut that covers the color space 100%. Color reproduction and power consumption have been improved, which is important for a large display to maintain battery life in a smartphone. Color fidelity is supported by HDR10 +.

The company has long been taking care of its users, because the Dynamic AMOLED display is made using the Comfort Display technology, with the least amount of the spectrum of blue tones affecting the user's eye fatigue. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is installed under the display. Also, the matrix hides proximity sensors, illumination and speaker. The refresh rate of the screen is 120 Hz in FHD mode, which is typical for flagship smartphone models. Parameter means: each pixel is updated constantly 120 times per second. The high frequency makes the motion of the image smooth, which also prevents the eyes from fatigue. For video, the QHD refresh rate is 60Hz. It should be noted the Always-on display function, thanks to which the screen displays complete useful information about the device: date, time, battery charge, instant messenger notifications, SMS messages, etc. You do not need to unlock the device. The manufacturer has been successfully using the function since 2016. The active display can be enabled through the settings menu or from the notification panel.

Device memory

Two variants of the model will appear on the market: with an internal and RAM capacity of 256GB / 12GB and 512GB / 16GB, respectively. There is no information on the issue of increasing the internal memory, the memory card slot is not mentioned. The memory works according to the UFS specification version 3.1. The development contributes to low power consumption and high performance, increases the data writing speed, informs the host about the temperature rise in the device.

Processor, operating system

The 5nm Exynos 992 single-chip chipset will be a novelty that the company will release in mass production. Its production will begin in early August. The chip will be installed on smartphones Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 +. The technology will use EUV lithography. The chipset configuration will consist of ARM Cortex-A78 cores with Mali-G78 graphics accelerator. In theory, the processor should run 20% faster than the previous version. According to the manufacturer, the Exynos 992 will be installed only on the models of the domestic market, for the worldwide sale the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset will be included in the package.

The gadget runs on the 10th version of Android OS, with its own One UI 2.1 shell. In the latest versions, there have been minor changes, thanks to which it will become more interesting and convenient to use the smartphone. Upon closer examination, the standard Android menu was used, quick access was added, the interface was polished for the convenience of placing applications and programs. Labels became compact, animation varied. The month in the calendar is selected with one touch of the finger, stickers are also used here. The phone and the navigation system are controlled by gestures and through the menu. The screen on function is described above. Each function can be tested after the unit is placed on the market.

Multimedia capabilities

The triple main camera block contains the following lenses:

• 108MP wide, 1.8 aperture, PDAF laser and auto focus and OIS optical gyroscope;
• 13 MP, f / 3.4 aperture, with periscope telephoto function, PDAF autofocus, OIS gyroscope, 5x optical zoom and 50x hybrid zoom;
• 12 MP, 2.2 aperture, super wide angle, PDAF, shooting Super Steady video.

Features include LED flash, high-quality auto-HDR shooting, panorama mode. The video you shoot comes out in formats: 8K @ 24 fps, 4K @ 30/60 fps, 1080 pixels @ 30/60/240 fps, 720p @ 960 fps. The HDR10 + functions, EIS and OIS gyroscopes also work, stereo sound is recorded.
Front camera with a wide lens of 40 MP, aperture of 2.2, focus PDAF. Features - double video call, Auto-HDR shooting. The output video is recorded in two sizes: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second.

Sound and speakers

The loudspeaker works with stereo speakers. The sound is 32-bit at 384 kHz. Adjusted the condenser microphone for the AKG headset, which supports "expensive" high-quality sound. There is no headphone jack with a diameter of 3.5 mm.

Wired and wireless technologies

The model uses all available communication standards: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G technology. Data is transferred at HSPA speed 42.2 / 5.76 Mbps.

For communication in the device, you can use one SIM-card Nano-SIM or eSIM, or hybrid dual SIM-card Nano-SIM, with dual standby function.

Wireless includes Bluetooth 5.0, aptX digital audio technology, 802.11 dual band Wi-Fi with hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct.

Navigation can be tracked by GPS systems, with A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS.
There is a chip for paying for NFC purchases, a proprietary Samsung Pay chip is installed, with which you can use Visa and MasterCard payment systems.

FM radio only works with Snapdragon processor - depending on carrier. Wired connections are made via USB 3.2, Type C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go.

Battery and charging

The non-removable Li-Ion battery operates with a capacity of 4500 mAh. There is 45W fast charging, 15W Qi / PMA wireless charging and 9W reverse wireless charging. Enabling the AOD Display On feature will reduce the battery charge by 1% per hour.

Supplements

The model is equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, barometer and compass. To support the desktop, Samsung DeX is installed, the Bixby voice assistant works under dictation in the user's language. Wireless secure data transmission is carried out using ANT + technology.

Main characteristics

• stylish appearance with typical Samsung steep corners;
• large screen diagonal;
• ergonomic model;
• excellent protection of the case against dust and splashes;
• clear stereo sound with bass and treble;
• number of cameras;
• cool cameras with a 108MP main lens, gyroscope and 50x hybrid zoom;
• there is a proprietary application for paying for purchases without cards;
• capacious battery with fast and wireless charging;
• high-quality matrix Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10 function+ and 6th generation Gorilla Glass protective glass;
• large internal memory with UFS 3.1 support;
• large RAM;
• the latest processor;
• work in the 5G network;
• Wi-Fi 6th generation;
• there is a proprietary stylus.

• high price.

Conclusion

According to the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 +, it is a universal model with capacious potential and a maximum of functions. Cool cameras are capable of capturing sharp photos and high quality video in any light. The device is equipped with sensors and wireless interfaces of the latest generation, which will be available only to premium customers.