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 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

There’s a lot to explore with both the Notes, but there’s no doubt they’ll live up to multi-tasking needs whether it’s for work or play. The real test is how all this work and play affects both batteries day-to-day, the Note 20 has a 4,300mAh battery and the Note 20 Ultra gets a 4,500mAh battery. 25-watts super-fast charging comes to both devices and 15watts power share will allow you to share power between devices. The Note 20 comes in either 4G or 5G variants and the Note 20 Ultra is 5G and starts shipping in August. There’s a lot to love about both Notes, and the improvements to the S Pen only strengthens the edge to what is quite a unique smartphone.

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

To me, this phone is incredible but lacks in value. Most people who don't like this phone are complaining about the Exynos CPU, and to be honest it is kind of disappointing that we don't get a snapdragon CPU, but the average person is not going to use this extra processing power.

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 Note20 and Note20 Ultra in 4G or 5G are simply, unarguably the best Google Android smartphones on the planet. It is a shame that 99% of us won’t get to experience that. We all have champagne tastes on a lemonade budget.

120Hz screen is really for gamers - set it to adaptive, Huge, HDR10+ expansive screens, Professional-level colour gamut, Extremely well built and IP68, The most fully-featured phones on the planet (including iPhone), S Pen is the reason to buy – use it or buy an S20 Ultra, Shoot in 108MP if you want...

Big camera bump needs a case, Limited to 25W charging – some competitors are twice as fast, Still, a fingerprint magnet although the Mystic Bronze is better, 5G is still way to patchy to be a driver. Save a few dollars with eh 4G version

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 want the phone with the pen." That's what you hear at my house, full of artists: They want the phone with Samsung's S Pen stylus. If that's all you want, then the Galaxy Note 20 is a fine way to get one. The $999.99 Note 20 isn't as good as the $1,399.99 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, most notably in terms of camera and display. But it's the phone with the pen that costs less than $1,000, and that will be good enough for some people. That said, I can't help but feel there's not enough here to stand out among Samsung's myriad phone releases this year.Flat Front, Round Pen The Galaxy Note 20 comes in bronze, gray, or green. At 6.3 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches (HWD) and 6.8 ounces, it's not a small phone and will be too wide for many people to use one-handed. If you're looking for a smaller Samsung phone, you really have to go with the standard Galaxy S20 (also $999), but it doesn't support the S Pen. The most controversial part of the Note 20's design is the back, because it's matte plastic. Th...

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

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,...

Responsive and innovative SPen stylus, good cameras, smooth performance, refined and elegant design

No expandable memory, uses polycarbonate instead of metal and glass, screen capped at 60Hz refresh rate, no 3.5mm audio jack