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Samsung today announced not one or two but three different Galaxy S20 models. That is if you don't consider the 4G models which otherwise makes the entire lineup even more confusing. Up until last year, the major differences between the various flagship Galaxy S models were in terms of display size and battery capacity.
However, the Galaxy S20 lineup is more complex than that, with there being quite a bit of difference between the three models. Below is an in-depth table showing the differences between the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
| Basis of Difference | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy S20+ | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9mm, 163g | 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8mm, 186g | 166.9 x 76 x 8.8mm |
| Display | 6.2-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x | 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x | 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x |
| 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certified | 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certified | 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certified | |
| Infinity-O, Gorilla Glass 6 | Infinity-O, Gorilla Glass 6 | Infinity-O, Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| Chipset | 7nm Snapdragon 865 | 7nm Snapdragon 865 | 7nm Snapdragon 865 |
| 7nm Exynos 990 (4G) | 7nm Exynos 990 (4G) | 7nm Exynos 990 (4G) | |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| Mali-G76 MP12 (Exynos) | Mali-G76 MP12 (Exynos) | Mali-G76 MP12 (Exynos) | |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5/8GB RAM in 4G variant | 12GB LPDDR5/8GB RAM in 4G variant | 12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.0 | 128/256/512GB UFS 3.0 | 128/256/512GB UFS 3.0 |
| microSD card slot | microSD card slot | microSD card slot | |
| Camera | 12MP f/1.8, 1.8um, OIS | 12MP f/1.8, 1.8um, OIS | 108MP f/1.8 |
| 12MP f/2.2 120-degree FoV ultra-wide | 12MP f/2.2 120-degree FoV ultra-wide | 12MP f/2.2 120-degree FoV ultra-wide | |
| 64MP f/2.0, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 30x digital zoom | 64MP f/2.0, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 30x digital zoom | 48MP, f/3.5, 10x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom | |
| - | ToF DepthVision camera | ToF DepthVision camera | |
| Video recording | Up to 8k at 24fps, Pro Video mode | Up to 8k at 24fps, Pro video mode | Up to 8k at 24fps, Pro video mode |
| Front Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF | 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF | 40MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
| Connectivity | 5G (No mmWave support)/LTE | 5G/LTE | 5G/LTE |
| Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C | |
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Hybrid Dual-SIM, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling |
Hybrid Dual-SIM, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling |
Hybrid Dual-SIM, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling |
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| Battery | 4000mAh | 4500mAh | 5000mAh |
| 25W Super Fast Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging | 45W Super Fast Charging support, 25W charger bundled | |
| 12W Qi wireless charging | 12W Qi wireless charging | 12W Qi wireless charging | |
| 5W reverse wireless charging | 5W reverse wireless charging | 5W reverse wireless charging | |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI 2.1 | Android 10 with One UI 2.1 | Android 10 with One UI 2.1 |
| Others | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, Samsung Pay, Stereo Speakers | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, Samsung Pay, Stereo Speakers | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, Samsung Pay, Stereo Speakers |
| Colors | Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink | Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black | Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black |
| Price | $999 | $1,199 | $1,399 |
As evident from the table above, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is easily the best among the three different S20 variants. However, with a starting price tag of $1,400 + taxes, it is also an equally expensive phone. For most consumers though, the regular Galaxy S20 or S20+ is going to be more than good enough for daily use. These two variants also feature an improved camera system, can record 8K videos, and offer 5G.
The Galaxy S20 lineup will go on pre-order from February 21 and hit the retail stores on March 6th.
Which Samsung Galaxy S20 variant do you plan to buy? Drop a comment and let us know!
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