Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the biggest phone in the Galaxy S20 series. Its display comes in at a whopping 6.9 inches. Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 Ultra alongside the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ on February 11, 2020. The phone went on sale on March 6, 2020.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is taller and thicker than both the S20 and S20+. It has a bigger camera and also weighs more than the two devices. Just like the other two devices in the series, the Galaxy S20 Ultra features an aluminum frame, a glass front and a glass back, Gorilla Glass 6 on both sides. It supports always-on display.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra uses the Exynos 990 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, just like the other phones in the series. However, one of the main highlights of the phone is its 108MP primary camera. Other phones that sport a 108MP camera are the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Mi 10 series.
Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 10’s 108MP camera to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s camera
The S20 Ultra sports a quad-camera setup comprising a 108MP shooter, a 48MP camera, a 12MP camera, and a 0.3MP ToF depth sensor. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging, 25W fast Qi/ PMA wireless charging, and 9W power bank/ reverse wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Key Specs
- OS: Android 10.0, One UI 2
- SIM Type: Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Screen Resolution: 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (~511ppi)
- Processor Type: Exynos 990, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- RAM: 12GB
- Internal Storage: 128GB
- External Storage: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Rear Camera: Quad-Camera (108MP wide, 48MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide, and 0.3MP ToF depth sensor)
- Front Camera: 40MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Features Overview
Display
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ sports a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen. The display has a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and approximately 511 ppi density. It has approximately 89.9% screen-to-body ratio. Its large display offers a bigger view than the regular Galaxy S20 and the S20+.
OS and Chipset
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra runs One UI 2, based on Android 10. It has a variant that uses the Exynos 990 chipset and another that uses the Snapdragon 865 SoC.
CPU, GPU, and Storage
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra uses an octa-core (2×2.73GHz Mongoose M5, 2×2.50GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) or octa-core (1×2.84GHz Kyro 585, 3×2.42GHz Kyro 585, and 4×1.8GHz Kyro 585) CPU. It has variants of Mali-G77 MP11 GPU and Adreno 650 GPU. The device offers you 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in the base variant. It goes as high as 16GB and 512GB respectively in the highest storage variant. The internal storage is expandable via a microSDXC which uses the shared SIM slot.
Camera
In the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with a quad-camera setup on the rear. The setup comprises a 108MP wide camera with PDAF and OIS, a 48MP telephoto camera with PDAF, OIS, and 10x hybrid optical zoom, a 12MP ultrawide camera with Super Steady video, and a 0.3MP Time of Flight depth sensor. The camera setup supports auto-HDR and panorama. Right next to the cameras is an LED flash. On the front of the device sits a 40MP wide camera with PDAF.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra camera supports video recording of [email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, [email protected], HDR 10+, dual-video recording, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS, and OIS.
Whether you want a single-SIM phone or a dual-SIM phone, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has got you covered. However, the microSDXC card shares the SIM 2 slot.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a price tag of $1399 for the 12GB + 128GB variant. The variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage goes for $1,599. Announced on February 11, the Galaxy S20 Ultra was released on March 6, 2020. It is available in Cosmic Black and Cosmic Grey color options.
Best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra alternatives
Looking for the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra alternatives? You may consider the cheaper Samsung Galaxy S20 or Galaxy S20+. You may also consider the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series. Alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S20+ from other brands may include the Huawei P30, the Mate 30 series, and the Realme 6. If it is the 108MP camera that piques your interest, then you may consider the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 or Mi 10 series.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Detailed Specs
| 2G Network | GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 – SIM 1 and SIM 2 (Dual-SIM model only)
CDMA 800/ 1900 and TD-SCDMA |
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| 3G Network | HSDPA 850/ 900/ 1700 (AWS)/ 1900/ 2100
CDMA 2000 1xEV-DO |
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| 4G Network | LTE | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/ 200Mbps | |
| SIM | Single-SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | |
| Status | Available: Released March 6, 2020 | |
| Dimensions | – 166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) – Weight: 220g (7.76 oz) |
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| Keyboard | Touchscreen | |
| Colors | Cosmic Black Cosmic Grey |
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| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, ~511 ppi density, ~89.9% screen-to-body ratio | |
| RAM | 12GB/ 16GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128GB/ 512GB | |
| Card slot | MicroSDXC | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Processor | Chipset > Exynos 990 > Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 CPU GPU |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Others | > 32-bit/ 384kHz audio > Tuned by AKG |
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| 2G | GSM, CDMA | |
| 3G | HSPA, EVDO | |
| 4G | LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | 3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | |
| Rear Camera | Quad-Camera 108MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS + Periscope 48MP, f/3.5, 103mm (telephoto), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom, 100x Space Zoom + 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video + 0.3MP, ToF 3D, f/1.0 (depth) Features Video |
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| Selfie Camera | 40MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF
Features Video |
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| Capacity | 5,000mAh Li-Po battery | |
| Removable? | No | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
| Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Others | > ANT+ > Bixby natural language commands and dictation > Samsung DeX (Desktop Experience) support > Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) > IP68 dust/water-resistant |
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| Miscellaneous | – FM radio | |
| Price | $1,399 (12GB RAM + 128GB storage) $1,599 (16GB RAM + 512GB storage) |
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