Overall Score
83.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#267)83.4
Performance(#906)89.1
Camera(#185)97.5
Display(#270)96.8
Battery(#153)94.3
Build(#41)97.0
Connectivity(#1464)74.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra features a premium design with Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, and an aluminum frame, weighing 220g.
- Its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a peak brightness of 1400 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 12GB or 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 108 MP main sensor, a 48 MP periscope telephoto lens with 10x hybrid zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video at 24fps.
- Its 5000mAh battery supports 45W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The device runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, though it lacks 5G support.
- The stereo speakers enhance audio quality, while the absence of a headphone jack may be a drawback for some users.
- Water resistance is not specified, but the overall build quality is solid.
- Available colors include Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, and Cloud White.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, February 11
Announced2020, February 11
DescriptionAlso available with 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra LTE
Display
Size6.9"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 MP11Adreno 650
Memory128GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/3.5, 103mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details45W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight220 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ColorsCosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White
Foldable✗
SAR0.94 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer