Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 25W | 3998mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, Mystic Blue | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 25, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 28, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹77,999 | ₹1,34,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 640 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Weight | 192 grams | 204 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, Panorama Pro Mode, Portrait mode, RAW, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | |||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus | 120fps Slo-mo, 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4k@30/60fps | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Note 20
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3998 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, CDMA2000, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
