This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 features a 6.7-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 4,300mAh battery, 25W fast charging and IP68 dust & water resistance.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G features a similarly-sized display, 50MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging and IP67 dust & water resistance. It is considerably more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Note20 | SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 393 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, HDR10+ and "Infinity-O" Punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 182 g |
| Build | Glass Front, Metal Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP68 Water and Dust Resistance | IP67 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze | Awesome Gray, Awesome Navy, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Icy Blue |
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has a sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Mongoose M5 @ 2.7GHz , 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz , 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz & 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 | Xclipse 550 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB or 12GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI 2.1 | Android 16 with One UI 8; up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) 64MP Telephoto (f/2.0 Aperture, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, PDAF, 120˚ FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 8K 24fps Video Recording, Super Steady Video, Night Mode, and 30x Hybrid Zoom |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 13MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
10 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF) - 4K 60fps Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Galaxy Note20 has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and higher-resolution 8K rear video recording. Meanwhile, SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G offers a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6 (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers, HiRes Audio & Dolby Atmos | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy Note20
Based on the specs, it has Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4300 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, & Reverse Wireless Charging | 45W Fast Charging |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱53,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱28,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱30,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱37,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | August 5, 2020 | March 25, 2026 |
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