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Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G in Mystic Gray, flat glass slab with centered hole-punch camera and triple rear lenses

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG SM-N981UZAAXAA Galaxy Note20 5G 128GB Mystic Gray cell phones - unlocked

SKU CH-ZX53-H8ATC MPN SM-N981UZAAXAA

A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus 5G smartphone with 128 GB storage, triple 64 MP rear cameras and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

  • Storage drive128 GB
  • Connection optionsYes
  • Operating systemAndroid 10
  • Form factorSmart Phones
  • Technology type5G
  • Network bands2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 3G UMTS: B1(2100),
  • S Pen converts handwritten notes into Word or PowerPoint files
  • Triple rear camera captures 8K video at 24 fps and 4K at 60 fps
  • 7 inch Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display shows 16M colours at 393 ppi
  • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor unlocks the phone securely
  • 5G connectivity across multiple LTE and NR bands enables fast mobile data

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G 128GB

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is a factory unlocked Android smartphone with 128GB of internal storage. It features a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display at 2400 x 1080 resolution and a triple rear camera system led by a 64 MP sensor. The device includes the S Pen for precise input and note conversion across Galaxy devices.

Professionals needing pen input and 5G connectivity

This phone suits users who want S Pen integration with Samsung Notes for productivity tasks like converting handwriting to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint files. It also fits mobile gamers seeking a high refresh rate screen and 5G support. Buyers who require expandable storage via microSD should look elsewhere.

128GB fixed internal storage

The single specification that decides fit is the 128GB of internal storage with no microSD card slot mentioned in the specifications. This capacity determines how many apps, 8K video files at 7680 x 4320 resolution, and offline documents the device can hold without cloud offloading.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Unlocked Smartphones, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $750.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,409 comparable items (median $168.99).
Storage drive 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,888 items is 128 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSamsung
Product lineGalaxy Note20 5G
Model nameSM-N981UZAAXAA
Product colorMystic Gray
Processor
Processor chipQualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
Core configurationOcta-core
CPU clock speed3.09 GHz, 2.4 GHz, 1.8 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB
Storage
Storage drive128 GB
Display
TouchscreenCapacitive touchscreen
Main screen size6.7 in (17 cm)
Screen resolution2400 × 1080
Pixel density393 ppi
Primary display color16M
Display technologySuper AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display
Audio & video
Back cameraTriple: 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
Camera flashLED
Video recording8K video recording at 24 fps (7680 × 4320)
4K UHD video recording at 60 fps (3840 × 2160)
AutofocusYes
Selfie camera10 MP
Connectivity
Connection optionsYes
Technology type5G
Network bands2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B46(5200)
SIM typeNano SIM
Wi-Fi capabilityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Up to 1.2 Gbit/s Download / Up to 1.2 Gbit/s Upload
BluetoothBluetooth v5.0
Extra connectivityNFC
Built-in GPSGPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
Extra radiosWi-Fi/GPS/NFC
Ports & slots
USB portsType-C
Audio connectionUSB Type-C
Power
Battery capacity4,300 mAh
Battery typeNon-removable Li-Ion Battery
Talk durationUp to 34 h
Size & build
Form factorSmart Phones
Overall dimensions6.36 in × 2.96 in × 0.33 in
Product weight6.77 oz
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 76 mm
Software
Operating systemAndroid 10
More details
Built-in sensorsUltrasonic Fingerprint sensor
Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyro sensor
Geomagnetic sensor
Hall sensor
Proximity sensor
Ambient Light sensor

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Questions about this item

How do I insert the SIM card into the SM-N981UZAAXAA and what step is often missed?

Use the ejector tool on the tray, place the Nano SIM with gold contacts facing down, and push the tray fully in until it clicks; the step often missed is powering the phone off first.

Which component will need replacement first on the Galaxy Note20 5G after extended use?

The built-in battery is the first part to degrade after repeated charge cycles, while the 128GB storage and 6.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus display have no user-replaceable schedule.

What limit appears first during sustained 8K video recording at 24 fps on this model?

The 128GB internal storage fills quickly at 7680x4320 resolution, so capacity becomes the bottleneck before the processor or 393 ppi display.

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