Overview of the Samsung Galaxy Note20+ smartphone with key features

Samsung has been making quality products for over 80 years. Devices of the South Korean company are distinguished by durability and reliability. The brand is one of the top three, keeping up with the times, constantly updating the range and applying the latest technologies. At the end of summer, the company will introduce 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 for sale in August 2020. Features of the smartphone have already been announced at the moment. Future users can explore the functions of the device on the network and on the manufacturer's website.

Ergonomics, appearance

The company's products do not go out of fashion for decades.This is due to the manufacturer's principled approach to the development of new technology and its introduction to the market. Samsung products are distinguished by a strict stylish design, clear lines, excellent functionality, flagship characteristics, accurate assembly, and reliability.

Samsung smartphones work on a powerful 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 candy bar with thin aluminum frames looks stylish, the dimensions of the device are universal and ergonomic, which allows you to hold it in your hand of any size. The screen and body are protected from dust by Gorilla Glass 6th generation. Water protection class IP68. 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 is the block of the main cameras with LED flash. The Samsung logo flaunts in the central part of the case. 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 placed the volume and power / lock keys. At the bottom there is a socket for connecting a charger, stereo speaker holes and a compartment for placing a stylus. Overall dimensions are not yet known. Several versions of colors will arrive on store shelves, of which there will be white White, black Black, red Red.

Stylus - a feature of the model

An active pen-shaped stylus is attached to the business class model. Connects the device and gadget wireless built-in Bluetooth module. The accelerometric sensor transmits information about the movements of the device.The accessory ensures the accuracy of pressing the small buttons on the screen. It will be useful to office workers and managers who use a smartphone in the form of a notepad for notes. Using the stylus, texts are written, plans, notes, notes, etc. are drawn up. It is convenient to work with presentations with the accessory: draw diagrams, graphs, outline important information while viewing. For managers, the stylus is suitable 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 case.

Screen Specifications

Capacitive touch screen with multi-touch function distinguishes 16 million shades of color. The screen is almost frameless, the chin is indicated by a thin strip. The panel has a cutout for the Infinity-O front camera. 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 sq.cm. A protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is installed on top. The matrix type is Dynamic AMOLED 2X. The matrix is ​​active, with a minimum response time and a deep color gamut that covers the color space by 100%. Color reproduction and power consumption are improved, for a large display this is important to maintain battery life in a smartphone. Color fidelity is supported by HDR10+.

The company has been taking care of its users for a long time, because the Dynamic AMOLED display is made using Comfort Display technology, with the smallest amount of blue tones that affect user eye fatigue. Under the display is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Also, the matrix hides the proximity sensors, light and speaker. The screen refresh rate is 120 Hz in FHD mode, which is typical for flagship smartphones. The parameter means: each pixel is updated continuously 120 times per second. The high frequency makes the movement of the image smooth, which also prevents the eyes from getting tired. For video, the QHD refresh rate is 60Hz. It should be noted the Always-on display function, thanks to which the screen displays full useful information about the device: date, time, battery charge, messenger notifications, SMS messages, etc. There is no need to unlock it. 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 versions of the model will appear on the market: with the amount of internal and RAM 256GB / 12GB and 512GB / 16GB, respectively. There is no information on the issue of increasing the internal memory, there is no mention of a memory card slot. The memory works according to the UFS version 3.1 specification. The development contributes to low power consumption and high performance, increases the speed of data recording, informs the host about the temperature increase in the device.

Processor, operating system

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

The gadget runs on the Android 10 OS platform, with its own One UI 2.1 shell. In the latest versions, minor changes have taken place, thanks to them, using a smartphone will become more interesting and more convenient. Upon closer examination, the standard Android menu was used, quick access was added, the interface was polished for the convenience of the location of applications and programs. Shortcuts have become compact, animations have become diverse. The month in the calendar is selected with one touch of a finger, stickers are also used here. The phone and navigation system are controlled by gestures and through the menu. The function of the on screen is described above. Each function can be tested after the machine is put on the market.

Multimedia features

The triple block of the main cameras contains the following lenses:

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

Features include LED flash, high-quality auto-HDR shooting, panorama mode.The recorded video comes out in the formats: 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080 pix at 30/60/240 fps, 720p at 960 fps. The HDR10 + functions, EIS and OIS gyroscopes also work, stereo sound recording is carried out.
Front camera with 40MP wide lens, 2.2 aperture, PDAF focus. Features - double video call, Auto-HDR shooting. At 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 a frequency of 384 kHz. A condenser microphone is set up for an AKG headset, which supports "expensive" high-quality sound. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Wired and wireless technologies

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

You can use a single Nano-SIM or eSIM SIM card, or a hybrid Dual Nano-SIM SIM card with dual standby function, to communicate with your device.

Wireless includes Bluetooth 5.0, aptX digital audio technology, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 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 on Snapdragon model, depending on carrier. Wired connections are via USB 3.2, Reversible Type-C 1.0, USB On-The-Go.

Battery and Charging

The non-removable Li-Ion battery has a capacity of 4500 mAh.There is 45W fast charging, 15W Qi/PMA wireless charging, and 9W reverse wireless charging. When the AOD on display feature is enabled, the battery charge will decrease by 1% per hour.

Add-ons

The model is equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, a barometer and a 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 steep corners characteristic of Samsung;
• large screen size;
• 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 108 MP main lens, a gyroscope and a hybrid 50x zoom;
• there is a proprietary application for paying for purchases without cards;
• capacious battery with fast and wireless charging;
• high-quality Dynamic AMOLED matrix with HDR10 function+ and protective glass Gorilla Glass 6th generation;
• large amount of internal memory with support for UFS 3.1;
• large RAM;
• latest processor;
• work in the 5G network;
• Wi-Fi 6th generation;
• there is a branded stylus.

• high price.

Conclusion

According to the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 + - a universal model with a capacious potential and a maximum of functions. Cool cameras are able to capture clear 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.