All I've ever wanted was a plain android phone with timely security updates, no hardware issues, and no bloatware.
I owned a note 2 and a note 4, but switched to a Nexus 5 and then a Pixel 3XL because of the bloatware, the incredibly slow security updates, and the fact that Samsung was going with a sealed battery on future phones. Unfortunately, the google phones have major hardware issues. The microphone on both my old google phones were bad, both batteries failed after 2 years, and the batteries barely lasted a day to begin with. So I'm back to the Samsung Note series.
So far, this phone has been solid - all normal capabilities work well. It has a strong Bluetooth signal compared with my pixel. It has good mobile internet - where most phones (including my old google phones) have spotty internet in my area, this phone manages to pick up a surprisingly consistent signal. Wifi works fine too, of course. The screen looks good, and it has no pointlessly large notch at the top like my pixel had. The camera is much better than my pixel 3xl ever was (not that I actually care about that). The battery lasts about 50% longer than my nexus or pixel phones did when they were new, which is just enough for me. And finally, the bloatware can either be removed entirely or at least moved into folders where it mostly stays out of the way.
I have only three complaints.
First is that notifications show up once in a while to tell me that there is an update available on the galaxy store for the apps that I never installed, never used, and never wanted on my phone. I just can't quite explain how incredibly annoying this is. Seriously Samsung, you lost out on my business for two cycles because of this kind of stuff. Its much better than it used to be, but really just get rid of the bloatware or get it entirely out of the way and you'll make more money!
Second, the battery is not removable. Obviously, I don't care too much about the size of the phone because I'm buying a note. Please Samsung, give us removable batteries again. The note 7 would never have been such a big problem if people could replace their batteries. You can be certain Samsung lost some business there.
Third, its a pain to root the phone. I don't root my phone unless its absolutely necessary, but something I really appreciated about my nexus and pixel was that rooting was built in - no need to try to get around the phone manufacturer. Google just lets you do it. Why do you try to keep us from rooting our phones, Samsung? Especially since I'm buying the phone unlocked.
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| display size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | 6 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| model name | Note 20 5G | Galaxy Note20 5G | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note 20 5G | Galaxy Note20 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 |
| operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | Android | Android | Android | Android 10.0 |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | USB | Wi-Fi | USB | USB | Bluetooth |
| display type | AMOLED | — | AMOLED | — | — | AMOLED |
| service provider | Unlocked | T-Mobile | Verizon | T-Mobile | T-Mobile | Verizon |
| water resistance | water resistant | waterproof | not water resistant | waterproof | waterproof | water resistant |
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