Samsung Galaxy S20 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the bigger 6.9" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is denser at 566 PPI. Keen photographers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and its 108MP main camera. Video callers will appreciate the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and its 40MP front camera. At 164g, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.2" 6.9"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch
566 509
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Exynos 990
Storage
128GB 128GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions
152 x 68 x 7.9 mm 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm
Weight
164 grams 221 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£264.99 £294.99
Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Screen 6.2" 6.9"
Display AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch 566 509
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Exynos 990
Storage 128GB 128GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm
Weight 164 grams 221 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £264.99 £294.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G's 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has the sharper display at 566 pixels per inch versus 509, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G features a 64 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a 108 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G comes in 128GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G uses the Exynos 990.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is the more portable of the two — it's 57g lighter at 164 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm, and is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G run?

Both phones run Android.