Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
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vivo S17
#1125Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
vivo S17
Performance
89.192.1
Camera
97.577.4
Display
96.895.8
Battery
94.331.1
Build
97.00.2
Connectivity
74.883.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
83.462.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 on both front and back, while the vivo S17 has a lighter design but lacks specified premium materials.
- The S20 Ultra's 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers higher resolution and peak brightness compared to the 6.78-inch AMOLED display of the S17.
- In terms of performance, the S20 Ultra is powered by the more advanced Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, while the S17 utilizes the Snapdragon 778G+, which is less powerful.
- Camera capabilities are significantly different, with the S20 Ultra's 108 MP main sensor and extensive video recording options, including 8K, outclassing the S17's 50 MP setup.
- The S20 Ultra has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging, while the S17 has a 4600 mAh battery with faster 80W charging.
- Both devices run different software experiences, with the S20 Ultra on Android 10 upgradable to Android 13 and One UI 5, whereas the S17 operates on Android 13 with OriginOS 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
vivo S17
General
Release Date
2020, February 11
2023, May 31
Announced
2020, February 11
2023, May 31
Description
Also available with 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra LTE
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
6.78"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-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)
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11Adreno 650
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 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)
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
4600 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
164.2 x 74.4 x 7.5 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight
220 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White
Black, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.94 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass