Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - specs comparison

Display

Size
6.7-inch	6.9-inch
Resolution
3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 524 PPI	3088 x 1440 px, 19.3:9 ratio, 496 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz (@1080p)	120Hz
Screen-to-body
90.94 %	91.63 %
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit	Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 650	Adreno 650
RAM
12GB (LPDDR5)	12GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 104.1 GB	128GB, available to use: 107 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1000 GB	microSDXC up to 1000 GB
OS
Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI	Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4500 mAh	4500 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results
link	link
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W

Battery Life Estimate

5h 25min

Browsing

8h 30min

Video

9h 53min

Gaming

8h 26min

Battery Life Estimate

4h 37min

Browsing

9h 33min

Video

7h 0min

Gaming

7h 17min

Camera

Rear
Quad camera	Triple camera
Main camera
12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.7" Pixel size: 1.8 μm	108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.33" Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 1.1x Aperture size: F2.0 Focal Length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/1.7" Pixel size: 0.8 μm	12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 5.0x Aperture size: F3.0 Focal Length: 120 mm Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1.4 μm	12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera
0.3 MP VGA (ToF 3D depth sensing) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.0
Flash
LED	LED
Video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, EIS	7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS
Front
10 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)	10 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)

Design

Dimensions
6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches (161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm)	6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 inches (164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm)
Weight
6.56 oz(188.0 g)	7.34 oz(208.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) Frame: Aluminum	Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint	2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features
	Stylus
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Cosmic grey, Cloud blue, Cosmic black, Cosmic white, Aura red, Aura blue	Mystic black, Mystic bronze, Mystic white

Cellular

5G
Bands n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave	Bands n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s	LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM	Nano SIM
HD Voice
	Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus	32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share	Wireless screen share
Radio
FM	FM
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible
	M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+	NFC, ANT+

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jan 28, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG986B	Date approved: Jul 06, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMN986U
Measured SAR
Head: 0.25 W/kg Body: 0.89 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.35 W/kg Phablet: 2.95 W/kg	Head: 0.78 W/kg Body: 1.04 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.18 W/kg Phablet: 3.92 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 1200	$ 1300
User Manual
This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20+ User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.	This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box
	Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide

Availability

Officially announced
Feb 11, 2020	Aug 05, 2020

Alternative variants

Global variant


System chip	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm)
Processor	Octa-core, 2x 2.73GHz Exynos M5 + 2x 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU	Mali G77 MP11
5G	Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78, Sub-6
4G (FDD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
Dual SIM	Yes
SIM type	Nano SIM, eSIM

for Europe


System chip	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm)
Processor	Octa-core, 2x 2.73GHz Exynos M5 + 2x 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU	Mali G77 MP11
Internal storage	256GB
Price	€ 1266

non 5G variant


RAM	8GB
Weight	6.56 oz(186.0 g)
FCC approval	Date approved: Jan 28, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG985F
Measured SAR	Head: 0.26 W/kg Body: 1.03 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.37 W/kg Phablet: 3.00 W/kg

with 512GB storage


Internal storage	512GB
Price	$ 1450

with 256GB storage


Internal storage	256GB

for Verizon


5G	Bands n260, n261, mmWave
4G (FDD)	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD)	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46