The Galaxy Note20 5G is a more affordable option compared to its pricier sibling with much of the same aesthetics and gains access to the same processor, 5G connectivity and the full functionality of the series’ fabled SPen though if you are looking for better value and can live without the stylus,...

The S Pen-equipped Galaxy Note 20 strips away some key features from the larger model in exchange for a lower price, but gets a bit lost in Samsung's crowded 2020 phone lineup in the process.

Excellent S Pen stylus; Less expensive than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S20+

Middling value for the price; Digital zoom isn't great

I hate to say it, but the Galaxy Note 20 is mostly a miss for the South Korean tech giant

Powerful processor; Solid camera; Design looks good

Overpriced; Only 60Hz refresh rate; Plastic back

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is the “cheaper” Note to buy this year. But it still has an MSRP of $999 and is lacking some pretty basic premium features to the point it’s insulting.

Powerful hardware; Great overall camera performance; Beautiful; balanced design; Samsung's AMOLED screen is still top-notch; Enhanced productivity: multi-window; S Pen; DeX

$1,000 plastic phone; Refresh rate stuck at 60 Hz; Battery life is just OK

The Galaxy Note 20 is Samsung's new entry-level stylus-included smartphone for 2020, but it's one that doesn't seem particularly exciting for the usual Note-loving crowd. It highlights some more affordable features compared to its more exciting Ultra sibling but it may well be just as good for those...

Strong camera spec; Improved S Pen

No curved edge; Weirdly low-spec screen

At least before the onset of the comet-like price decline, my first impression is that there is only one reason to buy the Galaxy Note 20 - if you really want that S-Pen badly and you're a huge Samsung fan anyway.

Great high-end hardware; Sophisticated S-pen control; Trendy design

Hefty launch price; Space Zoom ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

The South Korean giant’s latest Note is good, but not quite gold standard...