Should Nokia explore a stylus phone like the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Series?
So as most you should be aware by now, Samsung officially announced the new Galaxy Note20 series of devices, their latest effort in the category that they created. The phone pretty much covers every spec you would want to have in a phone (minus the headphone jack….) and is still the only serious phone with a pen built in for note taking and a lot more.
Here is the simplified list of specs:
Note20 Ultra
- SD865+ CPU, Adreno 660 GPU US only
- Exynos 990 CPU, Mali G77 GPU Global version
- 256/512 GB Storage, 8 GB RAM UFS3.1, SD slot
- 6.9″ AMOLED display, 2k resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- 108 Mp main camera, F1.8, OIS, Laser autofocus
- 12 Mp ultra wide camera, F2.2
- 12 Mp periscope camera, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom
- 10 Mp selfie camera
- 4500 mAh battery
- S-pen
- Android 10, OneUI 2.5 on top
Note20
- SD865+ CPU, Adreno 660 GPU US only
- Exynos 990 CPU, Mali G77 GPU Global version
- 256 GB Storage, 8 GB RAM UFS3.1
- 6.7″ AMOLED display, 1080p resolution
- 12 Mp main camera, F1.8, OIS
- 12 Mp ultra wide camera, F2.2
- 64 Mp telephoto camera, 3x hybrid zoom
- 10 Mp selfie camera
- 4300 mAh battery
- S-pen
- Android 10, OneUI 2.5 on top
Here is my video explaining the differences, and whats new compared to last years models.
I personally wish HMD/Nokia would make a device in this category with an s-pen. I especially like the design of the new Note20 ultra, and can’t help but notice the resemblance of the overall shape to some of the Lumia 900 series of devices (Flat top/bottom, tapered edges, rectangular overall form). The camera for me continues to be within the good range, but lets see if they have improved the software for it to be considered one of the greats.
Also, there might be an opportunity for such “note-taking” devices, considering we have foldables that can transform into a tablet, but also something like the Microsoft Surface Duo, that is from start marketed at the people that want to get stuff done on the go. It wouldn’t be the first time we see a stylus with a Nokia device. Remember Nokia 5800XM?
So what do you guys think about the Note20 series, as well as the Note series in general? Anything you would like to see in a future Nokia device? We can also talk about the new Galaxy Z fold2, which really looks amazing from first glance. Lets discuss in the comments.
