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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G smartphone in Mystic Gray finish

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 20 5G N981U T-Mobile 128GB Mystic Gray

SKU CH-5PNK-512G8

A 6.7-inch Android phone with 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM, triple rear camera and included S Pen, locked to T-Mobile 5G

  • Storage drive128 GB
  • Operating systemAndroid
  • RAM capacity8 GB
  • Product typeCell Phone
  • Product colorGray
  • 5G connectivity with Snapdragon 865 processor
  • 7-inch sAMOLED display at 60Hz refresh
  • Triple rear camera system from Galaxy S20
  • S Pen included for precise input control
  • 4300mAh battery with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM

Ready-to-use smartphone for T-Mobile subscribers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G arrives unlocked for the T-Mobile network with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. It runs Android on a Snapdragon 865 processor and includes the S Pen for on-screen writing and remote control. The 6.7-inch sAMOLED panel refreshes at 60 Hz and shows content in Mystic Gray finish. Buyers who need dual-SIM support or expandable storage should look elsewhere.

Thermal behaviour and battery life

A 4300 mAh cell powers the handset through typical mixed use without requiring a mid-day top-up. The Snapdragon 865 runs cool during everyday tasks such as messaging, browsing and video playback, so the chassis stays comfortable in hand. Fanless operation means the device is completely silent in normal use. Heavy gaming or prolonged 5G sessions will draw more power and generate noticeable warmth.

Build integration and what the box provides

The phone ships with a UL-approved power adapter and charging cable but no original packaging, headphones, SIM card or printed manual. Its single nano-SIM tray means only one line can be active at a time. Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging free up the USB-C port for accessories while the battery lasts. The 128 GB of fixed internal storage cannot be expanded, so cloud or OTG solutions are required for large media libraries.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in No-Contract Smartphones, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $123.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 646 comparable items (median $180.49).
Storage drive 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 506 items is 128 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSamsung
Product typeCell Phone
Product colorGray
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB
Storage
Storage drive128 GB
Software
Operating systemAndroid

Questions about this item

How is the SIM tray inserted on the N981U and which way does the nano-SIM face?

The tray slides into the top edge with the gold contacts facing down; press until it clicks flush.

What battery service will the 4300mAh cell need over time?

The sealed 4300mAh unit is not user-replaceable; when capacity fades you arrange a shop swap.

Where does the 60Hz panel hit its limit during long sessions?

Sustained load on the Snapdragon 865 throttles GPU clocks after several minutes, capping frame rates.

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