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Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981U specifications Expand
Released 2020, August 21
192g (Sub6 5G), 194g (mmWave 5G), 8.3mm thickness
Android 10, up to Android 11, One UI 3.0
128GB/256GB storage, no card slot

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G was announced at 2020, August 05 with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0, have chipset Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global,Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA CPU Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global,Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA and GPU Mali-G77 MP11 - Global,Adreno 650 - USA. It have 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM storage and there are colors: Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue

NETWORK
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-N981U
5G
2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-N981U
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
TIMELINE
Announced
2020, August 05
Released
Released 2020, August 21
BODY
Dimensions
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g (Sub6 5G), 194 g (mmWave 5G) (6.77 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type
Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+
Size
6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Always-on display
PLATFORM
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - Global
Adreno 650 - USA
MEMORY
Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
UFS 3.0
MAIN CAMERA
Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
FRONT CAMERA
Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
Features
Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
32-bit/384kHz audio
Tuned by AKG
COMMUNICATES
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
ANT+
Bixby natural language commands and dictation
Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
BATTERY
Battery
Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
Fast charging 25W
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W
Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
MISC
Colors
Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
SAR US
0.95 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU
0.68 W/kg (head)     1.37 W/kg (body)    
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Specs source: gsmarena.com
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Samsung firmware SM-N981U / Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981U 51

Device CSC Version Bit/SW REV. Security Patch Lvl. OS Build date
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQSAHXJ1 A  2024-10-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20241014142910
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS9HXH1 9  2024-08-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240801175151
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS8HXFC 8  2024-07-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240701113010
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS7HXF1 7  2024-06-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240603221140
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS7HXE3 7  2024-05-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240516140740
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS6HXD1 6  2024-04-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240401102320
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS6HXC1 6  2024-03-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240308091700
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS6HXA1 6  2024-02-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240126112631
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS6HWL5 6  2024-01-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20231226172940
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS6HWL5 6  2024-01-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20231226172940
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS6HWK1 6  2023-12-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20231127102141
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS5HWJ4 5  2023-11-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20231101131721
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS5HWI1 5  2023-10-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230926014330
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS5HWHC 5  2023-09-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230829163440
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS5HWG8 5  2023-08-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230726122140
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS4HWF5 4  2023-07-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230623101100
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU4HWF1 4  2023-06-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230602214130
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS4HWE4 4  2023-05-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230508143850
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU4HWD1 4  2023-04-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230403164650
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS3HWB7 3  2023-03-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230216161131
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU3HWB3 3  2023-02-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230206152001
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS3GWA1 3  2023-01-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230109095011
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS3GVKA 3  2022-12-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20221201111111
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU3GVK1 3  2022-11-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20221102184841
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS3FVI7 3  2022-10-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220928131100
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU3FVI5 3  2022-09-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220917092540
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2FVG6 2  2022-08-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220729084130
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2FVG5 2  2022-07-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220721182610
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2FVEB 2  2022-06-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220523212230
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2FVE6 2  2022-05-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220517112511
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2FVC8 2  2022-04-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220405162711
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2FVC5 2  2022-03-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220309201430
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2EVA9 2  2022-02-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220124124801
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2EULI 2  2022-01-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220105135630
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2EULF 2  2021-12-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20211223115300
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2DUJA 2  2021-11-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20211029121834
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2DUJ6 2  2021-10-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20211015121508
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2DUIB 2  2021-10-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210929195346
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2DUH3 2  2021-09-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210811214636
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2DUH1 2  2021-08-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210804191433
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2DUDC 2  2021-05-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210614123507
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU2DUCA 2  2021-04-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210317113035
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS2DUBB 2  2021-03-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210303091135
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU1DUB5 1  2021-02-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210206174605
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS1CTLC 1  2021-01-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20201230214704
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU1CTLA 1  2020-12-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20201223093634
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQS1BTK3 1  2020-11-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20201118090734
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU1BTJ3 1  2020-10-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20201007111903
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU1ATIE 1  2020-09-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20200918100233
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU1ATH4 1  2020-08-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20200802092203
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G USC N981USQU1ATGM 1  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20200730132434
Lastest combinations SM-N981U / Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981U
Device Version Bit/SW REV. FA Change list Updated
SM-N981U / Galaxy Note20 5G N981USQU2AUB2 2 FAQ0 CL21035062 2021-10-12 17:54:52
SM-N981U / Galaxy Note20 5G N981USQU1ATG8 1 FAQ0 CL19341576 2021-05-05 12:54:19
SM-N981U / Galaxy Note20 5G N981U1SQU1ATG8 1 FAQ0 CL19341576 2021-05-05 13:05:24
All combinations
 How to flash Samsung SM-N981U / Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981U firmware

1. Extract (unzip) the Samsung firmware file. Recommended using WinRAR or 7-Zip

2. Download Odin Tool 3.13.1

3. Extract Odin ZIP file

4. Open Odin execute file

5. Reboot Samsung phone in Download Mode (hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons / hold Volume Down + Bixby buttons then plug-in cable)

6. Connect you Samsung phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

7. Add the 1 file Samsung firmware to AP/PDA or 4 files Samsung firmware (AP/BL/CP/CSC) to it's slots

8. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

9. Click the START button, sit back and wait few minutes

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