Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Galaxy S21 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Galaxy S21 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 Ultra arrived in 2021, 1 year after the Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S21 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm), while the Galaxy S20 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S20 Ultra — 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S21 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S20 Ultra — 108 + 48 (periscope) + 12 + ToF; Galaxy S21 Ultra — 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12.
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S20 Ultra — 45 W; Galaxy S21 Ultra — 25 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S20 Ultra is lighter at 220 g (vs 227 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S20 Ultra shipped with Android 10 (up to 13); Galaxy S21 Ultra with Android 11 (up to 14).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S20 Ultra — $1399; Galaxy S21 Ultra — $1199.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2020 | January 2021 |
| Display | 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3200 (511 ppi) | 1440 × 3200 (515 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB + microSD | 128 / 256 / 512 GB |
| Main camera | 108 + 48 (periscope) + 12 + ToF | 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12 |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 10 (up to 13) | Android 11 (up to 14) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 166.9 × 76.0 × 8.8 mm | 165.1 × 75.6 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass Victus + metal |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1199 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.