Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

Our verdict: It depends what you value in a screen — the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G offers 6.9" but the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G counters with 524 PPI. For photography, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G leads with a 108MP main camera. For video calls and selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G offers a 40MP front camera. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G in your pocket at 188g.

Expert Rating
4.4
19 reviews
3.9
22 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.9"
Display
Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch
524 509
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 5G 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
162 x 74 x 7.8 mm 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm
Weight
188 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 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Expert Rating 4.4
19 reviews
3.9
22 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.9"
Display Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1440 x 3200
Pixels Per Inch 524 509
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 5G 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 162 x 74 x 7.8 mm 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm
Weight 188 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 Plus 5G 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 Plus 5G's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has the sharper display at 524 pixels per inch versus 509, and both use Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panels.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G 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 Plus 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.

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

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

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

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G 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 Plus 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 33g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162 x 74 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G 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 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G run?

Both phones run Android.