In this review, you'll find three clear reasons to switch to Samsung's new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The Mystic Bronze color, laser autofocus, and S Pen latency reduced to 9ms. There are plenty of reasons for people not to switch. It's too big and expensive, and it's not a huge upgrade over the S20 Ultra.


A note lover knows exactly which product will get his or her hand, and knows that he or she wants to own it. This is because it is the largest, fastest, and most powerful Android smartphone on the market. On the other hand, for others, it is not such a simple matter.

Samsung's flagship smartphone products have improved so much so far, so the reviews are the same. It is true that the specifications are the best, but it is also the most expensive. (However, the Note 20 Ultra is actually $100 cheaper than the S20 Ultra.) At the price, it's clear that this one will still cost you more than any previous Note smartphone, even after trade-in and carrier discounts are taken into account. . 

There's no doubt that you get a lot for your money by buying the Note 20 Ultra. But Samsung has set its expectations so high that the best products may not be worth the money for entry-level users.


big, bold, bright, beautiful

There's no better way to describe the Note 20 Ultra than being the most cumbersome smartphone I've ever used. Of course, compared to the S20 Ultra, it weighs about 15g lighter, is 0.75mm thin, and wide, but only a few millimeters. However, the S20 Ultra had already reached the limit of what my hands and pockets could handle. The Note 20 Ultra's wider and more boxy shape makes it incredibly inconvenient to handle and carry.

This cumbersome thing is due to the protruding camera. In fact, it stands out in every way to the extent that it can be seen in the published photos. The impressively thin Note 20 Ultra is a bit of a hindrance here. This is because the protruding camera feels relatively thicker. Because of its size, it is difficult to use when it is placed on a table. I also had issues with the charging pad. A case would help, but you wouldn't want to put it on.


Because the Note 20 Ultra is absolutely gorgeous. Samsung's new colors were nicknamed 'Mystic'. Thanks to the mystic color, the refined feel and elegance of the note contrasts with the pop culture atmosphere that comes from the bright iridescent 'Cosmic' color series of the S20 Ultra. 

The Note 20 Ultra's sweet matte finish is better than anything I've seen on any Galaxy smartphone I've ever used. You don't have to get used to it like the iPhone 11 Pro's Midnight Green, and you don't have to wait for the right lighting to shine like the Note 10's Aura Glow. As if made of plastic, fingerprints do not stick well, and the grip feels better than the glossy S20. The sophistication added by the new bronze-coloured stainless steel sides is further accentuated by the color shards peeking out from the top and bottom of the display. Choosing a different color is crazy, and putting a case on it would be even more insane, even with a transparent case.
 


The front of the product is also very nice. The bezels around the large 6.9-inch screen are made as thin as possible, almost disappearing. The curved edges make a nice contrast to the flat top and bottom.

It's Samsung's flagship smartphone, not to mention the large, bright, and breathtaking displays. Samsung's flagship smartphones somehow outperform their predecessors with each new release. Going a little deeper in comparison to the S20 Ultra, you'll see a more consistent white balance and a bit higher peak brightness (a whopping 1,500 nits with auto-brightness), but all you'll notice is the vibrant colors and deep blacks.

The 120Hz display on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the same as the one introduced on the S20, but with the ability to automatically adjust the refresh rate to save battery. For example, it drops to 60Hz when reading an article, but increases to 120Hz when playing games or watching a movie. It's a pity that you'll still have to drop the resolution down to Full HD if you want to use it at the 120Hz setting, but it's worth it. Once you try it, you won't want to go back to before you used it.