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Samsung Galaxy S20 specs: The year of the Ultra

We've got the full list of Samsung Galaxy S20 specs, and that includes the S20 Plus and Ultra!
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Published onFebruary 11, 2020

Similar to last year’s S10 family, the Galaxy S20 will come in three distinct variants… but with a big twist for 2020. While the Galaxy S10e opened the door to a cheaper Samsung S flagship, this year Samsung is going in the opposite direction with its new Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

Read: Samsung Galaxy S20 Buyers Guide – Everything You Need to Know

The Samsung Galaxy S10e started at just $750, but the Galaxy S20 begins at $999 with higher-end models and configurations nearing the $1,500 mark. So what do these premium-priced devices bring to the table? Check out the full list of Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra specs below:

Samsung Galaxy S20Samsung Galaxy S20 PlusSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Display
Samsung Galaxy S20
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S20
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S20
12GB
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
12GB
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
12 or 16GB
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S20
128GB
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
128 or 512GB
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
128 or 512GB
MicroSD
Samsung Galaxy S20
Yes, up to 1TB
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Yes, up to 1TB
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Yes, up to 1TB
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S20
4,000mAh
Fast wired and wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
4,500mAh
Fast wired and wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
5,000mAh
Fast wired and wireless charging
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy S20
Rear:
- Wide-angle: 12MP, 1/1.76", ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm
- Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, .8µm
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm

3x hybrid optical/digital zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x

Front:
- 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, AF
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Rear:
- Wide-angle: 12MP, 1/1.76", ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm
- Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, .8µm
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm
- VGA time-of-flight sensor

3x hybrid optical/digital zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x

Front:
- 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, AF
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Rear:
- Wide-angle: 108MP, 1/1.33", ƒ/1.8, .8µm
- Telephoto: 48MP, ƒ/3.5, .8µm
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm
- VGA time-of-flight sensor

Hybrid optical/digital zoom at 10x
Super Resolution at 100x

Front
- 40MP sensor, ƒ/2.2, .7µm, AF
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S20
4G LTE support
5G (sub-6GHz, DSS, TDD/FDD, SA and NSA, no mmWave)
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
4G LTE support
5G (sub-6GHz, DSS, TDD/FDD, SA and NSA, mmWave)
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
4G LTE support
5G (sub-6GHz, DSS, TDD/FDD, SA and NSA, mmWave)
Operating System
Samsung Galaxy S20
One UI 2.0
Android 10
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
One UI 2.0
Android 10
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
One UI 2.0
Android 10
Water resistance
Samsung Galaxy S20
IP68
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
IP68
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
IP68
Security
Samsung Galaxy S20
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Color
Samsung Galaxy S20
Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud Blue, Aura Blue.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Cosmic Grey and Cosmic Black
Dimensions and weight
Samsung Galaxy S20
69.1x151.7x7.9mm
163g
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
73.8x161.9x7.8mm
186g
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
76x166.9x8mm
220g

All three models feature the latest Snapdragon processors, tons of RAM, and plenty of bells and whistles. The biggest differences come down to camera features, display size, battery size, and even 5G support.

The camera package is probably the biggest point of divergence between the three phones. The Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus essentially pack the same camera configuration, while the Ultra offers a notable upgrade over the two.

Both the S20 and S20 Plus have 12MP wide-angle sensors, 64MP telephoto lenses, ultra-wide 12MP sensors, and 10MP front-facing cameras. Both also offer 3x hybrid optical/digital zoom and Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x. The only difference is the S20 Plus adds a rear-facing time-of-flight sensor used to record depth information.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra S20 Plus S20

The Samsung S20 Ultra’s camera really shines on paper. You get the same ToF sensor as the S20 Plus but the actual camera configuration is completely different. At the center of the experience is a 108MP wide-angle sensor with ƒ/1.8 aperture. There’s also a 48MP telephoto lens and an ultra-wide 12MP sensor. Even the front facing camera gets upgraded to a 40MP sensor that uses pixel binning to produce a high-quality 12MP image. The Ultra is also capable of hybrid optical/digital zoom at 10x and Super Resolution Zoom up to 100x.

Samsung isn’t offering any smaller screen models this year, as the smallest screen is the Galaxy S20’s 6.2-inch display. The S20 Plus has a 6.7-inch display, while the Ultra has a whopping 6.9-inch screen. Regardless of the model, you’ll get Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED displays with support for 240Hz touch response and a refresh rate of 120Hz (only while set to 1080p mode). The improvements to the display technology this year should translate to smoother scrolling through menus and the UI, as well as smoother gaming for games that support 120Hz.

Battery sizes aren’t massively different across the S20 models. The S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra pack 4,000mAh, 4,500mAh, and 5,000mAh batteries, respectively. You’ll get fast wireless and wired charging support, with all three models including a 25W wired fast charger in the box. The Galaxy S20 Ultra also supports 45W fast charging, but the official Samsung 45W charger will cost $50 extra.

The good news about 5G this year is that it no longer requires a special model — all three phones support the tech. The downside is that only the S20 Plus and Ultra support mmWave technology ⁠— meaning 5G networks like Verizon won’t work with the standard Samsung Galaxy S20. There will also be a 4G only variant of the S20, but it will only be sold in select markets at a later date.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra at rest

All three handsets are very expensive, very premium, and pack large displays. You really can’t go wrong with any of these phones, but the Ultra certainly stands out in terms of extras. The improved camera is extremely important, but even smaller things help differentiate it — like packing up to 16GB of RAM.

The idea of 16GB of RAM on a phone is absolutely nuts but it sounds very impressive on paper. Samsung is even actually giving the crazy amount of RAM a purpose by letting you pin five applications in RAM at all times. This should let you switch away and back seamlessly.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra screen in hand
Samsung Galaxy S20
The Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are super-premium 5G smartphones from the South Korean company. No matter what you're looking for, the Galaxy S20 line likely has something to suit your needs.

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