Overall Score
72.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#295)72.6
Performance(#1000)70.8
Camera(#42)58.6
Display(#450)88.5
Battery(#207)78.0
Build(#2356)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features a premium design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, weighing 222g.
- Its 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, providing vibrant colors and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 chipset, it delivers high performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 108 MP main sensor, a 48 MP periscope telephoto lens with 10x hybrid zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording in 8K.
- The 5000mAh battery supports 45W fast charging and wireless charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Running on Android 10 with One UI 5.1, it offers a user-friendly interface and is upgradable to Android 13.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C 3.2.
- Special features include stereo speakers and water resistance, enhancing its usability.
- The phone is available in Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, and Cloud White.
- Overall, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G combines cutting-edge technology with robust design and features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, February 11
Announced2020, February 11
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-G988B (International); SM-G988U (USA), SM-G988W (Canada); SM-G9880 (China, Hong Kong); SM-G988N (Korea)
Display
Size6.9"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPUMali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera108 MP
Main Camera Details108 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)
Front Camera40 MP
Front Camera Details40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
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
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight222 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo