Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Fairphone 3+. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N980F/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.6 mm | 158 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has greater height than Fairphone 3+. |
| Width | 75.2 mm | 71.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has greater width than Fairphone 3+. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 9.83 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | Fairphone 3+ is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Body Colour | Mystic grey | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Black | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| Repairability Index | 8.1 (out of 10) | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.366 W/kg (body), 2.14 W/kg (limb), 0.359 W/kg (head) | 1.405 W/kg (body), 0.411 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.7" | 5.65" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger screen size than Fairphone 3+. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better screen resolution than Fairphone 3+. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 427 ppi | Fairphone 3+ has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.73 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has higher clock speed than Fairphone 3+. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has more RAM than Fairphone 3+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has more internal memory than Fairphone 3+. |
| User Memory | 221.7 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better camera resolution than Fairphone 3+. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Samsung S5KGM1SP03-FGX9 | |
| Lens Type | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.79 | Fairphone 3+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 0.8 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 12x | 8x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better digital zoom than Fairphone 3+. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video | - | |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | - | 4000 x 3000, 8000 x 6000 | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), 30x Super Resolution Zoom | Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 12MP output using quad pixel technology, digital image stabilisation |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/1.76" | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.8 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 79 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.8 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Fairphone 3+ has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.1" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Fairphone 3+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | Up to 8x digital zoom, digital image stabilisation |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 3040 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger battery capacity than Fairphone 3+. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note20 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1200 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has longer battery life when making calls than Fairphone 3+. |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1380 min |
Talk: up to 1200 min Standby: up to 300 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 13, Band 20, Band 26 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700c, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | AAC, AIFF, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), WMA v10, WMA v9, WMA Lossless 9, WMA 10 Pro, ALAC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | VC-1, MPEG-4, DivX, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP | MIMO technology, modular and repairable design, recycled and fair materials |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Fairphone 3+ |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | Mini screwdriver | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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