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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-N981W / Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981W 49

Device CSC Version Bit/SW REV. Security Patch Lvl. OS Build date
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLSAHXJ1 A  2024-10-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20241014152331
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS9HXH1 9  2024-08-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240801193900
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS8HXFC 8  2024-07-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240628132930
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS7HXF1 7  2024-06-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240604133610
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS7HXE3 7  2024-05-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240516165051
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS6HXD1 6  2024-04-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240401200700
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS6HXC2 6  2024-03-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240306195320
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS6HXA1 6  2024-02-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240126101141
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS6HWL5 6  2024-01-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20240103172831
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS6HWK1 6  2023-12-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20231124075950
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS5HWJ4 5  2023-11-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20231027141120
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS5HWI1 5  2023-10-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230925165110
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS5HWHC 5  2023-09-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230829110610
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU5HWH9 5  2023-08-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230810184451
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS4HWF5 4  2023-07-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230628175021
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU4HWF1 4  2023-06-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230602181341
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS4HWE1 4  2023-05-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230503180040
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU4HWD1 4  2023-04-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230403185220
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS3HWC1 3  2023-03-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230302185730
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU3HWB3 3  2023-02-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230206141220
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS3GWA1 3  2023-01-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20230110081030
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS3GVKA 3  2022-12-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20221130182150
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU3GVK1 3  2022-11-01  Full Files T(Android 13) 20221102165820
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS3FVI8 3  2022-10-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20221004151041
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU3FVI5 3  2022-09-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220917090500
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2FVG5 2  2022-07-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220721183441
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2FVEB 2  2022-06-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220524124901
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS2FVC8 2  2022-04-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220404131501
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2FVC5 2  2022-03-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220309202510
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2EVA9 2  2022-02-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20220124094720
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2EULE 2  2021-12-01  Full Files S(Android 12) 20211223061801
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS2DUJ2 2  2021-11-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20211025191935
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2DUJ1 2  2021-10-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20211012092158
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS2DUH3 2  2021-09-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210903152545
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2DUH1 2  2021-08-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210804093638
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2DUF2 2  2021-07-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210701143438
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS2DUE1 2  2021-06-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210521145209
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2DUDD 2  2021-05-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210430140609
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU2DUCC 2  2021-04-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210324163737
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS2DUB8 2  2021-03-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210226125905
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU1DUB5 1  2021-02-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20210206114835
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS1CTL6 1  2021-01-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20201228170703
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU1CTL4 1  2020-12-01  Full Files R(Android 11) 20201205114434
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS1ATK2 1  2020-12-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20201125100703
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLS1ATJ5 1  2020-11-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20201027190434
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU1ATJ3 1  2020-10-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20201012235504
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU1ATIC 1  2020-09-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20200918091104
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU1ATH3 1  2020-08-01  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20200802110833
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G KDO N981WVLU1ATGM 1  Full Files Q(Android 10) 20200716135833
Lastest combinations SM-N981W / Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981W
Device Version Bit/SW REV. FA Change list Updated
SM-N981W / Galaxy Note20 5G N981WSQU1ATG8 1 FAQ0 CL19341576 2021-05-05 13:13:38
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 How to flash Samsung SM-N981W / Galaxy Note20 5G SM-N981W 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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