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Sell my Samsung Note 20 5g

Trade-in value up to $113 (256GB · flawless · unlocked) · paid quickly · free certified data wipe

Estimated market value · we refine it daily from live competitor offers

your Samsung Note 20 5g is worth real money today. Phones lose value fast once the next model lands, so selling your Samsung Note 20 5g sooner puts more cash in your pocket. BuyBackBear gives you a transparent quote in seconds, pays more than carrier bill-credit deals, wipes your data to NIST 800-88 standards with a free certificate, and pays you quickly after we inspect it. Lock today's price below.

What's my Samsung Note 20 5g worth? A Samsung Note 20 5g in flawless, unlocked condition is worth up to $113 with BuyBackBear today. Offers range from $17 for a broken unit up to $113 flawless, and we pay cash quickly after we inspect it.

Model numbers (printed on the back): SM-N981B (INTERNATIONAL EXYNOS 5G), SM-N981U (USA SNAPDRAGON 5G), SM-N981W (CANADA SNAPDRAGON 5G), check yours so we quote the exact variant.

Samsung Note 20 5g: key trade-in facts

Top payout (flawless, unlocked)
$113
Broken / won't power on
from $17
Storage sizes priced
128GB, 256GB
Payment
PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
Shipping
Free prepaid label, both ways
Quote lock
14 days
Data
NIST 800-88 certified wipe

Prices refresh daily. Machine-readable: live price JSON.

Trade-in value, last 12 monthsDown ~16%, sell before it drops more
JulSepNovJanMarMay
Jul: $125now: $105
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Real cash vs a carrier trade-in

Your Samsung Note 20 5g offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.

BuyBackBear
up to $113 cash
  • Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
  • Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
  • We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
Carrier trade-in
Bill credit
  • Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
  • Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
  • Leave early and the remaining credit disappears
ConditionWhat it means
FlawlessLike new, no scratches, fully functional, no screen marks.
GoodLight wear, minor scratches. Screen and body intact, fully working.
FairVisible scratches or scuffs but no cracks. Fully functional.
Cracked screenCracked glass or display but the device still powers on and works.
BrokenMajor damage, cracked back, bad screen, or faults. Still powers on.
Won't power onDead or won't boot, sold for parts.

About the Samsung Note 20 5g

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G is a flagship smartphone released in 2020, featuring a large Super AMOLED Plus display, S Pen functionality, and 5G connectivity. It was positioned as a productivity-focused device.

  • ✓S Pen stylus
  • ✓5G connectivity
  • ✓Large Super AMOLED Plus display
  • ✓IP68 water and dust resistance
  • ✓Wireless charging

Samsung Note 20 5g specifications

Display
6.7 inches
Panel
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh rate
60Hz
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (US/Korea) / Exynos 990 (International)
RAM
8GB
OS at launch
Android 10
Main camera
12MP wide + 64MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide
Front camera
10MP
Battery
4300
Charging
25W
Dimensions
161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm
Weight
192.0
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water resistance
IP68
Port
USB Type-C 3.2
Unlock
Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, facial recognition
Storage
128GB, 256GB

Common Samsung Note 20 5g issues we check at inspection

  • Plastic back material. Some users reported the plastic back felt less premium compared to glass backs on other flagships.
  • 60Hz display refresh rate. The 60Hz refresh rate on the display was considered a drawback compared to competitors offering 90Hz or 120Hz.
  • Exynos vs. Snapdragon performance disparity. The Exynos variant in some regions was noted to have inferior performance and battery life compared to the Snapdragon variant.

How to identify your Samsung Note 20 5g

Make sure you're quoting the exact model and variant, it's what locks your price.

  1. 1.Open Settings → About phone on the Samsung Note 20 5g.
  2. 2."Model number" (e.g. SM-S921U) confirms the exact variant.
  3. 3.Check "Storage" for the capacity, then pick the matching size above.
  4. 4.Dial *#06# to get the IMEI.

Variants & configurations we buy

Select yours above for an exact cash offer.

Storage
128GB · 256GB
Carriers
Unlocked, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon & more
Conditions
Flawless · Good · Fair · Cracked · Broken · Won't power on
Model #
SM-N981B (INTERNATIONAL EXYNOS 5G), SM-N981U (USA SNAPDRAGON 5G), SM-N981W (CANADA SNAPDRAGON 5G)

First, remove your Google account from your Samsung Note 20 5g

Reset an Android phone before removing the account and Factory Reset Protection locks the next owner out, which drops the resale value to almost nothing. Watch the order that works before you wipe anything.

Prefer to read? Full transcript and takeaways →

How it works

Four steps, no surprises. Decline any revised offer for free, we even pay the return shipping.

  1. 1

    Get your quote

    Pick your model and condition for an instant, honest offer. Price locked 30 days.

  2. 2

    Ship it free

    We email a prepaid FedEx/UPS label and your 5 nearest drop-off spots. Pack it with our guide.

  3. 3

    We inspect & wipe

    We test, certify-erase your data (NIST 800-88), and email your Certificate of Data Erasure.

  4. 4

    Get paid fast

    Choose PayPal, debit, Venmo, or a gift-card bonus. Don't like a revised offer? Free returns.

Selling your Samsung Note 20 5g: FAQs

How much is a Samsung Note 20 5g worth?+

A Samsung Note 20 5g in flawless, unlocked condition is worth up to $113 right now with BuyBackBear. Exact value depends on storage, carrier and condition, get your instant quote above. Your quote is locked for 14 days.

What is the Samsung Note 20 5g trade-in value?+

The Samsung Note 20 5g trade-in value runs up to $113 for a flawless, unlocked unit and scales down with storage, carrier lock and condition. We re-price daily against the market, so the number in your quote is current, and we'll beat any competitor's written quote by $2.

Can I sell a Samsung Note 20 5g with a cracked screen?+

Yes. A Samsung Note 20 5g with a cracked screen that still powers on is worth around $44. Select "Cracked screen" above for your exact offer, we buy damaged and broken devices too.

Where can I sell my Samsung Note 20 5g for cash?+

Right here, get an instant quote above, ship it free with a prepaid label, and we pay cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check quickly after we inspect it. No stores, no haggling, and free return shipping if you decide not to sell.

Do I get more selling my Samsung Note 20 5g here than trading it in with my carrier?+

Almost always. Carriers pay "up to" headline amounts as bill credits spread over 24 to 36 months, and only if you buy a new phone and stay on their plan. BuyBackBear pays cash after inspection, no strings.

How do I wipe my Samsung Note 20 5g before selling it?+

Back up, remove your Google and manufacturer accounts (to clear the factory-reset lock), remove your SIM/SD card, then factory reset. We wipe it again to NIST 800-88 standards and email you a Certificate of Data Erasure.

What if my Samsung Note 20 5g is worth less after inspection?+

If our inspection changes your quote, we send photo evidence and give you 14 days to accept or decline. Decline and we ship your Samsung Note 20 5g back free, we never silently accept a lower offer for you.

How much can I sell my Samsung Note 20 5g for?+

Up to $113 in cash, and even broken units fetch $14 or more. Unlike marketplaces there are no fees, so the quote is what actually lands in your account.

Where can I sell my Samsung Note 20 5g near me?+

From your couch. Free prepaid shipping from all 50 states, a certified data wipe, and cash after inspection, which nearly always beats what a local kiosk or repair shop pays over the counter.

Can I sell a broken Samsung Note 20 5g?+

Absolutely, we buy broken, cracked and water-damaged units. A Samsung Note 20 5g that won't power on is still worth around $14, and lighter damage is worth much more. Select your condition above.

Should I sell my Samsung Note 20 5g now or wait?+

Now. Used Samsung Note 20 5g values only move one direction, down, and the drops cluster around new-model launches. Lock a quote today and you're protected while you decide.

Is it safe to sell my Samsung Note 20 5g online?+

With BuyBackBear it is. Every Samsung Note 20 5g gets a certified NIST 800-88 wipe (you get the certificate by email), any quote change comes with photos, and returns ship free if you decline.

Does storage size change what my Samsung Note 20 5g is worth?+

Yes, meaningfully. We price 2 storage sizes for the Samsung Note 20 5g (up to 256GB), and bigger storage always pays more. Select yours above to see the difference.

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