Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G (SM-N981B) — XSG
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Released 2020, August 21 | 192g (Sub6 5G), 194g (mmWave 5G), 8.3mm thickness | Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5 | 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot | Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+ | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ul
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G |
| 5G | 2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-N981U |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-N981U |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| Weight | 192 g (Sub6 5G), 194 g (mmWave 5G) (6.77 oz) |
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm 2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus, HDR10+ |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Adreno 650 - USA |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA |
| Chipset | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4300 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | No |
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm |
XSG Region Firmware Info
XSG - United Arab EmiratesA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The XSG code is used in United Arab Emirates by Etisalat, VIVA, Ooredoo Kuwait, Oman Mobile, Nawras, Qatarnet, Vodafone Qatar, with one Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G XSG Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G firmware for the United Arab Emirates XSG region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G (SM-N981B) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
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XSG Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XSG CSC on the Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G?+
The XSG CSC is used by Etisalat, VIVA, Ooredoo Kuwait, Oman Mobile, Nawras, Qatarnet, and Vodafone Qatar in United Arab Emirates. Flash the XSG firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G firmware versions are available for the XSG region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G firmware version is available for the XSG (United Arab Emirates) region.
How is the XSG CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. XSG is the code for United Arab Emirates (Etisalat, VIVA, Ooredoo Kuwait, Oman Mobile, Nawras, Qatarnet, and Vodafone Qatar) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.