Samsung Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

The most powerful Android available earns its Ultra namesake

With an ultra-capable camera, improved S Pen integration, an industry-leading display and the most powerful internal specs found on the consumer smartphone market, it’s clear where Samsung got the ‘Ultra’ name from. The Note 20 Ultra is the cutting edge of smartphone technology at the moment, and for those looking for a future-ready powerhouse for their pockets, it makes much more sense to go straight to the top than fuss about with lower Galaxy models.

On the camera front, the Note 20 Ultra packs in an awesome 5x optical zoom and a further 50x digital zoom for all your telephoto needs – distant subjects don’t stand a chance – as well as an 0.5x ultrawide mode for getting landscapes or entire group shots. There’s also a silky smooth 960fps super slow-mo video mode, the ability to take enormous 108MP photos, and improvements on the company’s night photography modes. Thankfully, you’ll have a plenty powerful display to view all your impressive shots and footage – the 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 1440 x 3088 resolution is simply stunning and the best available on a smartphone at present. It also sports a 120Hz refresh rate for those seeking buttery smooth gameplay on the more intensive titles, or even when scrolling through social and web apps.

To match the camera and display performance, the Note 20 Ultra is packed with a Exynos 990 CPU, an insane 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, offering top-notch power for the hardcore user. Wrap this all up in a stylish and premium, squared-off design, throw in 5G connectivity, all-day battery life, and the ability to write notes and wirelessly take photos with your S Pen, and you have the ultimate Android device. It’s worth noting at this point that a phone this mighty comes with a price tag to match, but for the majority of customers looking at something this advanced to start with, we’re willing to wager that won’t matter all too much. 

Score: 4.5 / 5

Verdict: While a phone at this price won’t suit everyone, those looking for the best of the Android market (and arguably, the entire smartphone market) at the moment need look no further. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra deserves its name, and is the perfect handset for the tech-obsessed, hardcore mobile gamer, and business user alike.