ASCII.jp Snapdragon 865 Plus equipped, Galaxy Note20 / Note20 Ultra announced with greatly evolved S pen functions!

2 models of Galaxy Note this time! Improve your productivity with the improved S Pen!

On the 5th (Japan time), Samsung Electronics announced the new models "Galaxy Note20" and "Galaxy Note20 Ultra" of the Galaxy Note series, which are attractive for their uniqueness using a pen. The introduction to Japan is undecided.

From this time, the grade of the high-end model "+" has disappeared, and "Ultra" has been added instead. Samsung explains that the Galaxy Note20 is “for those who want to enjoy the S Pen as a light” and the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is “for existing Note fans”.

Galaxy Note20 Ultra

Galaxy Note20

Evolution common to both models is "S pen". First of all, by improving the latency, which is the basic performance, to 9 ms, the drawing delay is greatly reduced. Together with the refresh rate of 120Hz of the display, it is said that it is close to the texture of the real pen.

"AIR ACTION", which allows you to use various functions with S pen gestures, has added five actions: Move Backward / Home / Recent App / Smart Select / Screen capture, and until now you could only operate specific apps. Gesture operation is now possible in any scene from this time.

Galaxy Note20 and S Pen

In the function using the pen, you can write directly to PDF with an application called "Samsung Notes", you can manage folders like a PC, and you can correct the tilt of characters. And thanks to our partnership with Microsoft, you can now export your notes to PowerPoint and sync them with Microsoft Outlook and OneNote using Samsung Notes Sync. In addition, ``Audio Bookmark'' is a function that allows you to record with a voice recorder while taking notes, and just by tapping the part you wrote in the memo, the recorded data will be cueed at that time, which is a nice feature for writers. was done.

In terms of gaming performance, Samsung's unique vapor chamber cooling system prevents overheating of the main unit, and depending on the game, it is said that the touch sampling rate will be 240Hz. The screen description is 120Hz, but only certain games can be played with 240Hz touch sensitivity.

Also, it is also a big point that "DEX", which outputs Galaxy Note to a monitor and can be used like a PC, now supports wireless. If you have a TV (monitor) that supports Miracast, you can work on a large screen without worrying about the presence or absence of a cable.

The S Pen can be stored in the main unit, so you can take it out when you want to use it.

Then, I will introduce individual specs.

"Galaxy Note20 Ultra" dedicated to Galaxy Note fans

From this time, the high-end model will be crowned with "Ultra". With specifications that live up to its name, the display uses a 6.9-inch (WQHD+) organic EL, and the panel is called “Dynamic AMOLED 2X”, which is different from the Galaxy Note20.

Specs are the same as Snapdragon 865 Plus or Exynos 990 for SoC, but you can choose from 8/12GB of memory and 128/256/512GB of internal storage. Also, unlike the Galaxy Note20, it supports microSD cards (up to 1TB) as external storage. The battery is equipped with 4500mAh, supports wired and wireless high-speed charging, and can be charged externally wirelessly.

The camera consists of three lenses with approximately 12 million pixels (ultra wide angle / F2.2), approximately 108 million pixels (standard / F1.8), and approximately 12 million pixels (telephoto / F3.0). The Galaxy Note is also equipped with a 100 million pixel camera, and the telephoto is 5x optical, which is the first in the Note series. Although it does not have a depth measurement system such as a ToF sensor, it can instantly focus with laser AF. The in-camera is about 10 million pixels (F2.2).

It also supports IP68 waterproof and dustproof, and it seems to be a reassuring companion for business and games.

“Galaxy Note20” where you can enjoy the S pen casually

The standard grade Galaxy Note20 has a 6.7-inch (FHD+) display size and uses an organic EL Super AMOLED Plus panel. The size is about 75.2 x 161.6 x 8.3 mm, and the weight is 195 g (provisional value).

As soon as possible, the Snapdragon 865 Plus, an updated model of the Snapdragon 865, is adopted as the SoC. However, depending on the sales region, Samsung's Exynos 990 may be installed. The memory is 8GB, and the internal storage is 128GB or 256GB. It does not support microSD cards.

The battery is 4300mAh and supports both wired and wireless high-speed charging, and wireless charging to other devices is also possible.

The camera function is a three-lens configuration with approximately 12 million pixels (standard / F1.8), approximately 12 million pixels (ultra wide angle / F2.2), and approximately 640 million pixels (telephoto / F2.0) on the rear side. The in-camera is about 10 million pixels (F2.2)

It is also waterproof and dustproof, and although it is a standard model, it has specs that are perfect.