Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, the Galaxy S25 FE is five years of updates on from it. The S20 Ultra 5G has a considerably higher-resolution main camera, 108MP against the S25 FE's 50MP, plus a 40MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the S20 Ultra 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.9" against 6.7" and sharper at 509 PPI. The S25 FE is the lighter phone at 190g against 221g. If you're on the S20 Ultra 5G, the S25 FE is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.

Expert Rating
3.9
22 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.7"
Display
Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
509 385
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
40 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android 16
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
167 x 76 x 8.8 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight
221 grams 190 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
- £24.54/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £429.99
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Expert Rating 3.9
22 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.7"
Display Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 509 385
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 40 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android 16
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight 221 grams 190 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 - £24.54/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free - £429.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is available in 128GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE use?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE uses the Exynos 2400 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the more portable of the two: it's 31g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm, and is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?

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 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE run?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.