Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S20 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S20 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 S20 vs Galaxy S20 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S20 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.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S20 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S20 Ultra has the larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S20 — 6.2″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S20 Ultra — 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S20 — 12 + 64 (tele, hybrid 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S20 Ultra — 108 + 48 (periscope) + 12 + ToF.
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S20 — 25 W; Galaxy S20 Ultra — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S20 is lighter at 163 g (vs 220 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S20 — $999; Galaxy S20 Ultra — $1399.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2020 | March 2020 |
| Display | 6.2″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3200 (563 ppi) | 1440 × 3200 (511 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB + microSD | 128 / 256 / 512 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 12 + 64 (tele, hybrid 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 108 + 48 (periscope) + 12 + ToF |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 10 (up to 13) | Android 10 (up to 13) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 × 69.1 × 7.9 mm | 166.9 × 76.0 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 220 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $999 | $1399 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.