Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra original?
Copies of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra look right and even say Galaxy Note20 Ultra in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- 1 checked here
Real Galaxy Note20 Ultra vs a copy
| A real Galaxy Note20 Ultra | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SC-53A, SCG06, SM-N985F | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY NOTE20 ULTRA" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓8 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1440 or 1080 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓10 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓128 GB or 256 GB or 512 GB | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
Software: Android 10 and up
Genuine Galaxy Note20 Ultras checked here were running Android 13. A Galaxy Note20 Ultra showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra or Galaxy Note20?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy Note20 Ultra | Galaxy Note20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SC-53A, SCG06 | SM-N980F, SM-N9810 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 or Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1440 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy Note20 Ultra?
A real Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra reports SC-53A or SCG06 or SM-N985F or SM-N9860. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy Note20 Ultra have?
At least 8 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy Note20 Ultra run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy Note20 Ultra is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy Note20 Ultra, for free.