Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Apple iPhone Air
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 25W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4300mAh, 25W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, Mystic Blue | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 25, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 28, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹77,999 | ₹1,19,900 | ||
| Colors | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, Mystic Blue | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
| Launch | August 25, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 28, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹77,999 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2736 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 | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2736 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 Air
| Weight | 192 grams | 165 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | |||
| Weight | 192 grams | 165 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 18 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Note 20
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| 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 | 5.0 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| 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 | 5.0 | 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 Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
