Can’t decide between the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra? From cameras to performance and battery life, we look at what sets these two handsets apart.
If you’ve been umming and ahhing about which Galaxy S20 to buy because you just couldn’t decide between the S20 Plus or S20 Ultra, prepare yourself, as we’re about to make your decision that little bit easier. These two smartphones are very similar, but when we dig a little deeper into the spec sheet we find that there are a few differences worth noting. Having already compared the S20 and S20 Plus, now it’s time to see how the S20 Plus and S20 Ultra measure up. Looking to pick up a new phone without breaking the bank? Check out the best Samsung Galaxy deals and the best smartphone deals available now, and don’t forget Black Friday is right around the corner. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra are large phones with very similar designs. The most immediately apparent difference is that the S20 Ultra is bigger in every dimension and considerably heavier. The glass back is curved on both, but the camera module at the top left looks different on the Ultra — it’s wider and has “Space Zoom 100X” written on it. The S20 Ultra has a slightly bigger 6.9-inch AMOLED screen while the S20 Plus has a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. Both screens are top quality; they’re HDR10+ certified and they boast a 120Hz refresh rate which makes for a silky smooth feel and will delight gamers in particular. Because the S20 Plus screen is slightly smaller it’s a touch sharper, but the difference is so slight that it’s not going to be noticeable. There’s an IP68 rating for both phones, which means they can be submerged in fresh water to a depth of up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes without any damage. There’s little to separate them here, some people will prefer the extra screen real estate of the S20 Ultra, but others may find that the S20 Plus is easier to handle. Winner: Tie You’ll find the very capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor in the S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra, though in some markets it will be Samsung’s Exynos 990 chipset instead.
