Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro

Our verdict: For screen quality, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G leads with a 6.9" display and 509 PPI density. Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and its 50MP main camera. Selfie fans take note: the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro has a 13MP front camera. At 0g, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.9" 6.6"
Display
Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
509 400
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Android 10 Android 15
SIM Type
Standard SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE, aptX 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm 168.6 x 79.9 x 10.2 mm
Weight
0 grams 240 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£349.99 £499.00
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
Screen 6.9" 6.6"
Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 509 400
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 15
SIM Type Standard SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE, aptX 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm 168.6 x 79.9 x 10.2 mm
Weight 0 grams 240 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £349.99 £499.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 400, and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro use?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 240g lighter at 0 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm, and is slimmer at 8.1mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro run?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G runs Android 10 and the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.