| Physical features | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Model | K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Other model names | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) PA8C0020IN, PA8C0003IN | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - US Carriers |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | 
USA |
| Brand | Lenovo | Samsung |
| Release date | September, 2017 | March, 2020 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.7 x 147.9 millimeters (2.9 x 5.82 in) | 76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min |
| System (OS) | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Chipset | 64bit - MediaTek MT6757CD Helio P25 (16nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585
2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585
1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 1Ghz | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 509 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Display features | feature not registered | 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Mobile networks | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps | 5000/200 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
| Calling | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depthf/0.8 | (quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephotof/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3Df/1.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.33" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 2ª camera | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 7296x5472 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
| Multimedia | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Fingerprint sensor
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Gesture
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
ANT+
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| Other features | - Colors: Venom Black, Fine Gold
- Aluminum body
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- 2.5D glass screen
- Dolby Atmos audio
- VoLTE
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- One UI 2
- Always-on display
- 32-bit/384kHz audio
- Dolby Atmos/AKG sound
- Bixby
- Samsung DeX
- Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | 45W Fast battery charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging between devices
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Talk time autonomy | 1560 minutes | 26 hours | 1.1 days | feature not registered |
| Standby | 24060 minutes | 401 hours | 16.7 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988U) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.94W/kg (head) | 0.95W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |