Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2020 10:38 AM, updated: 9/21/2020 11:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra XSamsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)03Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07PointsSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+566 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	509 PPI
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
6.2"	vs	+6.9"11% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP91% Higher resolution main camera
1/1.76" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches32% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 40MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+45W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

50 Common items in both devices

2.73Ghz 64bit Octa-Core

128GB (104GB available)

UFS 3.0

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED

HDR10+

+43 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Model	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy S20 4G-LTE G980F/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM) - Global	Galaxy S20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-G988B/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	March, 2020	March, 2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)	76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.73Ghz Dual-Core Mongoose M5 2.5Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A76 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.73Ghz Dual-Core Mongoose M5 2.5Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A76 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11	ARM Mali-G77 MP11
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	566 PPI	509 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 6
Display features	120Hz, HDR10+	120Hz, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum download/upload	2000/200 Mbps	2000/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
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 commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephotof/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video	(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	4032x3024 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	40 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
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 Barometer Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red - 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	- 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	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	1200 minutes \| 20 hours \| 0.8 day	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head) \| 1.01W/kg (body)	0.74W/kg (head) \| 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.279W/kg (head) \| 1.525W/kg (body)	0.319W/kg (head) \| 1.557W/kg (body)