Galaxy S10 Lite vs Galaxy S20 Ultra

A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S10 Lite and the Galaxy S20 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.

Galaxy S10 Lite vs Galaxy S20 Ultra: the key differences

The Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy S20 Ultra launched in the same year (2020) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.

  • Processor: the Galaxy S20 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990, while the Galaxy S10 Lite uses the Snapdragon 855.
  • Memory: the Galaxy S20 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 16 GB vs 8 GB.
  • Battery: the Galaxy S20 Ultra has the larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
  • Display: Galaxy S10 Lite — 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus; Galaxy S20 Ultra — 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
  • Main camera: Galaxy S10 Lite — 48 (Super Steady OIS) + 12 + 5 MP; Galaxy S20 Ultra — 108 + 48 (periscope) + 12 + ToF.
  • Weight: the Galaxy S10 Lite is lighter at 186 g (vs 220 g).
  • Launch price: Galaxy S10 Lite — $650; Galaxy S20 Ultra — $1399.

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Full specification comparison

SpecificationGalaxy S10 LiteGalaxy S20 Ultra
ReleaseJanuary 2020March 2020
Display6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Resolution1080 × 2400 (394 ppi)1440 × 3200 (511 ppi)
ChipsetSnapdragon 855Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990
RAM6 / 8 GB12 / 16 GB
Storage128 / 512 GB + microSD128 / 256 / 512 GB + microSD
Main camera48 (Super Steady OIS) + 12 + 5 MP108 + 48 (periscope) + 12 + ToF
Front camera32 MP40 MP
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charging45 W45 W
OSAndroid 10 (up to 13)Android 10 (up to 13)
Water resistanceIP68
Dimensions162.5 × 75.6 × 8.1 mm166.9 × 76.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight186 g220 g
BuildGlass + plasticGlass + metal
Launch price$650$1399

Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.