Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series launch is taking place today. The South Korean giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy Tab S7 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Watch 3. The virtual event, officially called Galaxy Unpacked 2020, will be live-streamed through Samsung's online channels. Meanwhile, much of what to expect at the launch event has been revealed through recent teasers and a series of rumors.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Key Specs
Display: 6.7-inch 2400×1080 AMOLED, 60Hz
Dimensions: 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3mm
Weight: 194g
Cameras:
- 12MP Primary f/1.8
- 64MP Telephoto f/1.8
- 12MP Ultrawide f/2.2 120-degree
- 10MP Front-facing f/2.2
Snapdragon 865+ w/ X55 modem
Memory: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB
Battery: 4,300 mAh w/ USB-C, Qi
Android 10
Sensors: Ultrasonic fingerprint, NFC, MST, Bluetooth 5.0, 5G Sub6/mmWave
IP68 water resistance
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is said to come in Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and Exynos 990 SoC options, depending on the market. The phone is also likely to have 5G support in select markets. In terms of display, the Galaxy Note 20 is reported to have a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED flat display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It would come with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
The Galaxy Note 20 is said to have a triple rear camera setup that would include a 12-megapixel main sensor, paired with 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 64-megapixel shooter with 3x optical zoom. The phone is also rumored to have a 10-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front.
The Galaxy Note 20 is reported to include a 4,300mAh battery and have an IP68-certified build. Furthermore, you'd get wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Samsung is likely to bundle the Galaxy Note 20 with a new S Pen stylus that is rumored to have a latency of 26 milliseconds.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Features
Both Note 20 phones will have completely updated hardware. In the US, we already have a pretty good idea what to expect, thanks to FCC filings—a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset in the US, Canada, and China, and the Exynos 992 chipset in the rest of the world.
There were rumors earlier this year about a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor, but we’re skeptical for two reasons. First, kernel code discovered by XDA Developers shows at least one Note 20 model shipping with the Snapdragon 865 chipset. Additionally, PCMag’s Lead Analyst for Mobile, Sascha Segan, believes the timing doesn’t work and we shouldn’t expect to see a smartphone with the souped-up processor until later in the year.
The Galaxy Note 20 base model will reportedly ship with 128GB of eUFS 3.1 storage and 8GB of DDR5 RAM. While this would definitely be a step down from the 256GB of storage on the least expensive Galaxy Note 10, we’re inclined to believe it. That said, we’re optimistic a 256GB/12GB variant will be available as well.
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is likely to come in the same 256GB and 512GB storage variants as last year’s Galaxy Note 10. And while the storage capacity is unlikely to change, expect much faster access speeds since Samsung announced it had begun mass production of a 512GB eUFS 3.1 smartphone storage earlier in the year.
It’s rumored the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will have a whopping 16GB of DDR5 RAM by default, but we’re very skeptical. While the 512GB variant may come with 16GB of RAM, the math doesn’t really add up otherwise. At this point, we’d venture to guess the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in 256GB/12GB and 512GB/16GB configurations.
Both Galaxy Note 20 models will likely see a bump up in battery capacity as well. A leaked spec sheet on WinFuture (German) shows the Galaxy Note 20 may sport a 4,500mAh battery, while The Korea Herald reports the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will sport a 4,500mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Design
Thanks to several solid leaks, we have a pretty good idea of what the Galaxy Note 20 smartphones will look like. In fact, renders of the Note 20 Ultra was accidentally published on Samsung’s Ukrainian website in early July. The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are likely to have a slightly boxier design this year.
This will reportedly be more noticeable on the Note 20 since it reportedly will have a flat display panel, while the Note 20 Ultra will sport Samsung’s curved Infinity Display. Both phones have minimized bezels and a smaller Infinity-O hole punch for the camera.
With the exception of a chunkier camera stack, the back of both Note 20 models are largely unchanged from last year. The camera stack appears to sit out a little further this year—likely a concession for the reported periscope lens on the Note 20—but otherwise the back of the phone is completely unadorned.
And while the two phones may look the same, WinFuture (German) reports the Note 20 Ultra will sport a glass backplate while the Note 20's backplate will be constructed of plastic. For the most part, WinFuture has a pretty solid record when it comes to smartphone leaks, yet we're still on the fence about this rumor unless Samsung plans to offer its entry-level Note at a much more accessible price point than in years past.
The most noticeable changes will be on the side and bottom of the phones. Samsung has reportedly moved the S-Pen slot and speaker to the left side of the phone. While lefties are sure to love this change, it’s going to take a little getting used to for people who’ve become accustomed to the previous location.
The new left-sided slot is not the only change expected on this year's Note 20 duo, however. German tech site WinFuture reports the upcoming S-Pen will be optimized with Microsoft's Project X Cloud as well as Xbox Game Pass, which means you'll likely be able to stream at least 90 of your Xbox titles on your phone at launch. The Note 20 Ultra's S-Pen will reportedly be a little faster with a latency of just 9 milliseconds, while the Note 20 will have a slightly longer lag at 26ms.
The button placement is likely to change as well. Renders from Samsung’s Ukrainian website as well as a Twitter video from Jimmy is Promo show the power and volume rocker buttons have moved to the right side of the phone. It’s a small, but welcome, change for anyone who’s accidentally tapped the Bixby button while holding the phone.
In terms of colors, Samsung’s Ukrainian web mishap showed the Galaxy Note 20 in a copper color; it looks like black will be an option as well. Additionally, UK tech site Mobile Fun got its hand on an early case and accessories list that points to gray, white, and mint as additional options. It’s likely at least some colors will be region-specific variants and others may only be available on the more expensive Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
When it comes to durability, both phones are expected to have an IP68 rating, meaning they can be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. The Note 20 Ultra's display is also expected to be constructed of Corning's latest Gorilla Glass Victus technology. And while there's no strengthened glass rating listed for the Note 20, we'd be very surprised if it wasn't included.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Display
The display is, by far, one of the most talked-about changes for the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. To be honest, there are tons of rumors about the displays, but many come from dubious sources. We’re going to err on the side of caution for this category and limit our coverage to the most reliable sources we could find.
In a YouTube interview with tech influencer Gregg O’Connell, display supply chain expert Ross Young states the smaller note will have a 6.42-inch LTPS display while other sources peg it at 6.7 inches. We’re inclined to go with Young’s prediction since it’s a more modest bump up from last year’s 6.3-inch display on the Note 10. According to Young, Note 20 will have a 60Hz refresh rate and a display resolution of 2,345 by 1,084. Pixel density will clock in at 404ppi.
The LTPS display is a pretty big departure from the AMOLED display found on last year’s Note 10. That said, LTPS panels require less energy, though we don’t believe Samsung would sacrifice display quality for that alone. Based on the hundreds of display patents we’ve reviewed this year as well as a handful of recently awarded display trademarks, we believe Samsung will use Note 20 to debut an updated LTPS display technology that reportedly rivals existing AMOLED displays.
For the Note 20 Ultra, Young and others indicate it will sport a 6.87-inch LTPO display with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. Display resolution is said to come in at 2,096 by 1,344 with 497ppi.
Sure, this sounds similar to the Galaxy S20 series, but we believe there will be one significant difference: The Note 20 Ultra’s display will support a variable 120Hz refresh rate at WQHD resolution. Additionally, Note 20 will automatically switch to its 120Hz refresh rate when an app supports it.
Ice Universe, a highly regarded Samsung leaker, tweeted the Note 20 will “use a more fine-tuned 120Hz refresh rate technology,” before Samsung even announced the Galaxy S20 in February. Based on a series of trademarks awarded earlier this year, we believe Samsung will call the improved 120Hz refresh rate technology "Samsung Seamless Motion Speed."
Again, the LTPO panel will be a significant departure from last year’s AMOLED display, but it should significantly increase battery life. It’s also highly unlikely Samsung would dare alienate its loyal Galaxy Note fanbase by releasing a new display technology that couldn’t at least rival the AMOLED display on the current Note 10 series. Samsung makes the best displays in the business, and its exponential increase in patent applications and awards over the past several years suggests it's working on a successor to AMOLED displays.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Connectivity and 5G
Last year, Samsung released both LTE and 5G versions of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. Only the Note 10+ 5G, however, was released in the US. So, what’s the plan for 2020? Samsung is fully embracing 5G in 2020 and all of its flagships, and even a few midrange phones, come with 5G. We expect Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra to be no exceptions. That said, German tech site WinFuture reports Samsung will offer an LTE version of the less expensive Note 20.
Although we’ll have to wait until Samsung’s Unpacked event next month for confirmation, it’s a near certainty both the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will support 5G. A device that appears to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with 5G has already been certified by the CCC and FCC. The filings show one variant will ship with a Qualcomm X55M modem.
There’s no doubt the Qualcomm X55 is a solid 5G modem, but next year’s Galaxy S smartphones will likely have the much improved Qualcomm X60 modem. While there are a number of benefits to the X60, the one worth mentioning is improved connectivity.
The Note 20’s X55 modem can’t combine T-Mobile’s low-band and mid-band 5G networks, nor will it be able to combine Verizon’s upcoming nationwide 5G that uses existing 4G spectrum with its current mmWave offerings. If you’re the type who swaps out phones every year or so it won’t be an issue, but if you tend to keep phones for several years you may want to hold out.
In addition to 5G support, the FCC filing offers a few additional details that won’t come as much of a surprise to Galaxy Note enthusiasts. The certification documents show the phone will support wireless charging as well as Samsung Wireless PowerShare, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC. A 25W charger is also in the box, something that may be noticeably absent from the upcoming iPhone 12.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Cameras
Samsung’s Galaxy series has long packed some of the best smartphone cameras on the market, and it looks like the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 will not break tradition. There are very few specifics about the camera modules on either phone at this point, but we’ll update this story as we learn more.
According to a report in the Korea Joongang Daily (Korean), the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will feature a 64MP primary lens, and a 12MP wide and ultra-wide lenses. Laser autofocus and the rumored periscope lens will not make an appearance. The front-facing camera will likely be the same 40MP sensor found on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Social media tipster Ice Universe (Mandarin) claims the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will feature a 108MP primary lens, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and 13MP periscope lens. Laser autofocus will replace the Time of Flight sensor found on other Samsung flagships like the Galaxy S20 series. Technology Meow (Mandarin), a prolific Weibo smartphone leaker, claims the front-facing camera will clock in at 40MP.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Release Date
Ready to get your hands on the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra? It looks like we're just days away. The Korean tech giant is expected to debut the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra on Aug. 5.
While the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are almost sure bets at the upcoming Unpacked event, there’s likely to be a few more surprises. Several sources (German) claim the Korean tech giant will also announce the successor to its original folding phone, called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. A 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip is also likely, as is the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.
Once announced, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra should be in stores within weeks. Korean news site ET News, (Korean) claims the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will be available in stores on Aug. 21.
At this point, we don’t have reliable information on pricing. All the information we’ve seen thus far originates from a tweet from noted Samsung Leaker Ice Universe, where he asks readers to predict the pricing. Until we have something a little more concrete, we’re not going to guess since there are so many changes in store this year.
We do believe, however, the Note 20 may be less expensive than the Note 20 Ultra. Rumors and leaks from the past several months suggest there are significant differences in build, design, and hardware between the two smartphones. And while Samsung has yet to announce any new products, the company's reservation site is already live and offering a $50 credit for any pre-orders.
We’ll continue to update this post ahead of the Unpacked event on Aug. 5 at 10:00 a.m ET. Be sure to stop by often to see the latest news on Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Price in India
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra price in India is expected to be Rs. 97,990. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Expected to be launched on Aug 21, 2020. This is 8 GB RAM / 256 GB internal storage base variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which is expected to available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White color.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Pakistan
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Expected to be launched on Aug 05, 2020. This is 8 GB RAM / 256 GB internal storage variant of Samsung which is available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White colors. Expected Price of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Pakistan is Rs. 235,999.
Finally, Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 smartphone was launched on 5th August 2020. The phone comes with a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 990 processor that features 4 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and 4 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 runs Android 10 and is powered by a 4300mAh non-removable battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports wireless charging, as well as proprietary fast charging. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 on the rear packs a 12-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a pixel size of 1.8-micron; a second 64-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a pixel size of 0.8-micron and a third 12-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.4-micron.
The rear camera setup has autofocus. It sports a 10-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.22-micron. The front camera also features autofocus.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 runs One UI based on Android 10 and packs 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000000GB). The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 measures 161.60 x 75.20 x 8.30mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 192.00 grams. It was launched in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, and Mystic Green colors. It features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection. It bears a glass body.
Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports face unlock. As of 6th August 2020, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 price in India starts at Rs. 77,999.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Full Specifications
General
Brand
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Samsung
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Model
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Galaxy Note 20
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Release date
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5th August 2020
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Launched in India
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No
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Form factor
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Touchscreen
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Body type
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Glass
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Dimensions (mm)
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161.60 x 75.20 x 8.30
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Weight (g)
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192.00
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IP rating
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IP68
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Battery capacity (mAh)
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4300
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Removable battery
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No
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Fast charging
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Proprietary
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Wireless charging
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Yes
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Colors
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Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic
Green
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Display
Screen size (inches)
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6.70
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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Resolution
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1080x2400 pixels
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Aspect ratio
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20:9
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Hardware
Processor
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2.4GHz octa-core (4x2.4GHz +
4x1.8GHz)
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Processor make
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Samsung Exynos 990
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RAM
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8GB
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Internal storage
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256GB
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Expandable storage
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Yes
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Expandable storage type
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microSD
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Expandable storage up to (GB)
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1000000
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Camera
Rear camera
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12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) +
64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron)
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Rear autofocus
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Yes
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Rear flash
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Yes
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Front camera
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10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron)
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Front autofocus
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Yes
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Software
Operating system
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Android 10
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Skin
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One UI
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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Yes
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Wi-Fi standards supported
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802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes
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GPS
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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Yes, v 5.00
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NFC
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Yes
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USB Type-C
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Yes
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Sensors
Face unlock
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Yes
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In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
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Yes
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Compass/ Magnetometer
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Yes
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Proximity sensor
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Yes
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Accelerometer
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Yes
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Ambient light sensor
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Yes
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Gyroscope
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Yes
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Barometer
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Yes
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