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Galaxy S23 Vs Galaxy Note 20: Samsung fans, it’s time to upgrade!
Upgrading from the Galaxy Note 20 5G to the latest Galaxy S23 smartphone? I’m sure, you have invested a lot of time to finalize the switch, after using the last Note for over 30 months. Well, there are major changes that happened after the Note 20 debut, so let’s compare it with the latest one.
The Galaxy S Ultra is now continuing the Note legacy, starting with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. On the other hand, Samsung is continuously refining the standard and Plus variants of the S lineup as part of delivering a truly great user experience.
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The Galaxy S23 brings a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with up to 1750 nits peak brightness so you can have clear vision even in sunlight. Notably, the Galaxy Note 20 5G is equipped with an S23 Plus-like 6.7-inch display, while the refresh rate is capped at just 60Hz.
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Compared to the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865+, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor for Galaxy is quite powerful, delivering a super smooth experience. Weight-wise, the Galaxy S23 is going to be a super-slim phone if you are jumping from the 192-gram Note 20.
Talking about the camera, the Galaxy S23 offers you a triple rear camera setup, similar to your current Note 20 phone. However, there are some changes in the camera sensors as S23 brings a 50MP primary camera and 10MP telephoto camera whereas Note 20 brings a 12MP primary and 64MP telephoto.
Let’s have a quick look at specs comparison:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Vs Galaxy Note 20 5G Specs
General
| Release Date | February 1, 2023 | August 5, 2020 |
| Dimensions | Height: 146.3 mm Width: 70.9 mm Thickness: 7.6 mm |
Height: 161.6 mm Width: 75.2 mm Thickness: 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 167 grams | 192 grams |
Network
| Network Connectivity | 5G Compatible | 5G Compatible |
Processor
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | SD 865 5G+ | Exynos 990 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) – SD
CPU Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) – EX |
| Operating System | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 650 – ROW
Mali-G77 MP11 – Europe |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen Size | 6.1″ (120Hz) | 6.7″ (60Hz) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080×2340 px, 425 PPI | 1080×2400 px, 393 PPI |
Camera
| Rear Camera | Primary: 50MP
Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto: 10MP (3X Optical Zoom) |
Primary: 12MP
Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto: 64MP (3X Hybrid) |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 10MP |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 3900mAh | 4300mAh |
| Fast Charge | 25W Wired | 10W Wireless | 25W Wired | 15W Wireless |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Price
Vanishing all the leaks and rumors, the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra flagships are finally official. Are you thinking to upgrade your current phone to a new Galaxy? We are listing the price details for the US, below, just do note that the price may vary by region and carrier.
Galaxy S23 5G
- Starts at $799.99
Galaxy S23 Plus 5G
- Starts at $999.99
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
- Starts at $1,199.99
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms Huawei Mate 70 Pro Plus despite being a year-old flagship now. The Chinese phone maker yesterday launched its new flagship phones, with Mate 70 Pro+ landed as its best model yet.
Huawei has been facing US restrictions for around five years. The company is inaccessible to key technologies such as Android and cutting-edge SoC. However, it continues to solidify its presence in the Chinese market with in-house components.
Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy S25 Ultra with even bigger surprises early next year. While Huawei eyes dominance in mainland China, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best Android flagship out there (globally).
Let’s delve into a detailed comparison to determine which one reigns supreme.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 70 Pro Plus
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ |
Design | Frame - Titanium Front and Rear - Gorilla Armor and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP Rating - IP68 | Frame - Titanium Alloy Front - Glass IP Rating - IP68/IP69 |
Dimensions | Height - 162.3mm Width - 79.0mm Depth - 8.6mm Weight - 232g | Height - 164.6mm Width - 79.5mm Depth - 8.3mm Weight - 226g |
Software | Android - 14 One UI - One UI 6.1 Future upgrades - 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates | HarmonyOS 4.3 Future upgrades - Up to 4 years of HarmonyOS upgrades and security updates |
Display | Size - 172.5mm (6.8" full rectangle) / 172.2mm (6.8" rounded corners) PPI - 505 PPI Resolution - 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) Panel - Dynamic AMOLED 2X Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz | Size - 6.9" LTPO OLED PPI - 453 PPI Resolution - 1316 x 2832 (FHD+) Panel - LTPO OLED Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) Cortex CPU Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Snapdragon X75 Modem-RF System Adreno 750 GPU | Huawei Kirin 9020 12-core CPU Maleoon 920 GPU |
Memory | 12GB RAM 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage | 16GB RAM 512GB, 1TB |
Rear Camera | Wide - 200 MP OIS F1.8, Adaptive Pixel, Optical Quality 2x Periscope - 50 MP 5x Optical and 10x Optical Quality Ultra Wide - 12 MP F2.2 Telephoto - 10 MP OIS F2.4, 3x Optical Zoom Flash - Yes Video - 8K at 30fps, 4k at 30/60fps Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), | Wide - 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm, PDAF, OIS Ultra Wide - 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF Telephoto - 48 MP, f/2.1, 93mm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom Flash - Yes Video - 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera (F2.2, FOV 80-degree) | 13MP Front Camera (F2.4, 18mm) |
Network | 2G GSM - GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 3G - 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), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) 4G TDD LTE - B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) SIM Slot Type - SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM 5G FDD Sub6 - N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G TDD Sub6 - N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) 5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500), N78(3500) | 2G GSM - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2, CDMA 800 3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1x 4G - LTE SIM Slot Type - Nano Dual SIM 5G - SA/NSA |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7 USB - 3.2 Bluetooth - v5.3 Location Technology - GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS Wi-Fi Direct - Yes NFC - Yes PC Sync - Smart Switch USB Interface - Type-C | Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7 USB - 3.1 Bluetooth - 5.2 Location Technology - GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo Wi-Fi Direct - Yes NFC - Yes USB Interface - Type-C 3.1 |
Battery | 5000mAh (supports 45W charging) | 5700mAh (supports 100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reserve wireless and 18W reverse wiredcharging) |
Audio | Supported Formats - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Supported Formats - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
Video | Supported Formats - MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps | Supported Formats - MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps |
Colors | Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium Yellow | Black, Gray, White, Green |
Key Takeaways
Both Samsung and Huawei flagships boast premium designs with sleek, modern aesthetics. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a famous Samsung signature design, while Mate 70 Pro Plus comes with a circular camera module at the center.
The S24 Ultra and Mate 70 Pro+ both sport stunning visual experiences.
- The S24 Ultra’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a smooth 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
- The Mate 70 Pro+’s LTPO OLED display also offers impressive visuals and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
Both devices are equipped with powerful camera systems, details as follows:
- The S24 Ultra boasts a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens.
- The Mate 70 Pro+ features a 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture, a 40MP ultrawide lens, and a 48MP periscope telephoto lens.
When it comes to performance:
- Samsung’s S24 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
- The Mate 70 Pro+ relies on Huawei’s Kirin 9020 chipset, coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
Battery and Charging – One of the most necessary aspects:
- The Galaxy S24 Ultra is packed with 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging
- Huawei’s Mate 70 Pro+ features a comparatively larger 5700mAh battery with 100W wired charging.
On the software front:
- The S24 Ultra runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.
- The Mate 70 Pro+ utilizes Huawei’s HarmonyOS 4.3.
The verdict
Battery capacity and faster charging don’t make Mate 70 Pro+ better than the S24 Ultra. The reason is, that Samsung’s flagship would surpass Huawei’s in practical usage given software optimization, and efficiency by the chipset.
Flagships from Samsung and Huawei offer top-tier performance, stunning displays, and impressive cameras. However, there are many downfalls in picking Huawei due to the lack of an Android operating system and cutting-edge chipsets.
Undoubtedly, the winner is Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 buyers could regret knowing the Z Fold SE (Special Edition) camera specs. Amid intense competition, Samsung has made a pretty solid entry in the foldable landscape with the launch of Special Edition.
The Galaxy Z Fold SE is not only slim but packs a 200-megapixel main camera. It’s a significant upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s outdated 50-megapixel sensor. The upgraded camera on Samsung foldables is a long-due demand of consumers.
The Z Fold Special Edition has become the third Samsung phone to pack a 200MP camera. The company first debuted its monstrous 200-megapixel sensor with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, while used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra as well.
The sensor offers 2x optical quality zoom apart from higher resolution benefits. The Korean tech giant highlights that the Galaxy Z Fold SE’s 200-megapixel wide-angle lens “supports more vivid and clear photos and videos.”
The 12-megapixel ultrawide, 10-megapixel 3x telephoto and 10-megapixel cover selfie camera remain the same in both folds. The 4MP under-display camera is ditched from the Z Fold SE, probably, as part of improving the crease control.
Thanks to the cover screen, the Galaxy Z Fold SE’s 200MP camera could be used to take selfies. The inner screen camera is not much used by users. Still, the 4MP resolution without UDC tech would deliver better results than the Z Fold 6.
Earlier, we’ve covered Samsung should’ve teased the Special Edition model during the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Despite limited availability, the Z Fold 6 buyers would regret their decision to own the foldable released in late July.
| Feature | Galaxy Z Fold SE | Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 200-megapixel | 50-megapixel |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Telephoto Camera | 10-megapixel | 3x Optical | 10-megapixel | 3x Optical |
| Front Camera (Cover Screen) | 10-megapixel | 10-megapixel |
| Front Camera (Inner Display) | 4-megapixel | punch-hole | 4-megapixel | UDC |
// Difference is bolded.
The smartphone market is growing constantly, and Samsung has recently released a new A series phone the Galaxy A55 5G, that can ultimately compete with the one launched back in 2023 by Google, yes, here we are talking about the Pixel 7a.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Google Pixel 7a are two of the latest additions to the affordable segment. Both devices offer impressive features at a budget-friendly price point. So, just get ready to dive into the battle of the latest affordable smartphones.
In this article, we’ll compare these two smartphones and see how they stack up against each other in terms of design, performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Google Pixel 7a
Display and Design
The Galaxy A55 5G looks sleek and stylish with its slim profile and glass back. On the other side, the Pixel 7a boasts a striking design with its matte finish and horizontal camera module. In terms of display, the Galaxy A55 5G features a Super AMOLED panel, while the Pixel 7a offers an OLED display.
Both devices provide immersive viewing experiences, the newly launched one offers a larger 6.6-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate. While the other one features a 6.1-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Processor
Under the hood, the Galaxy A55 5G equips a powerful Exynos 1480 octa-core processor, with 8GB, 12GB RAM, and 128GB, and 256GB storage options ensuring smooth multitasking and lag-free performance. Whereas, the Pixel 7a is powered by a Google Tensor G2 chip paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.
Battery and Connectivity
In terms of battery, the newly launched Galaxy A55 5G is a real winner with support of a 5000mAh battery and 25W charging. As the Pixel 7a only offers a 4385mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging support. Simultaneously, both devices support 5G connectivity and Bluetooth 5.3.
Camera
Now comes the photography section, for which the world is crazy, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G boasts a versatile triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP Main, 12MP Ultra-wide, and 5MP Macro lens. Whereas, Google’s Pixel 7a sport dual camera setup including a 64MP and 13MP Ultra-wide angle lens.
Software
In terms of software, the Galaxy A55 5G comes pre-installed on the latest Android 14-based One UI 6.1, but it lacks Galaxy AI capabilities. While the Pixel 7a arrived out of the box with Android 13, but it currently offers a pure and premium experience with the latest version of Android.
Color Options
Both devices offer a choice of four color options so that customers can select the one that suits their preference most. Like the Galaxy A55 is available in Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, and Lemon, while, the Pixel 7a is offered with Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral colorways.