The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a popular AndroidsmartphoneDepending on the model variant, it competes with mid-range and high-end devices. The product range includes the normal Samsung Galaxy S20 nor the sister models Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S20 UltraBut what are the technical and optical differences? Which device best suits your requirements? You can find the answers to these questions and a lot of other additional information in our Samsung Galaxy S20 review.
Samsung Galaxy S20 - Affordable premiumsmartphone
In the test The basic model is also the cheapest model. It offers you a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. This impresses with a high contrast and black level. At the same time, it is very sharp with 1,440 x 3,200 pixels and achieves the highest pixel density of the trio with 563 ppi. The color representation is typically rather bright for Samsung. One of the highlights is the high refresh rate of the Samsung Galaxy S20. You can choose between 60 and 120 Hz. This allows you to choose between maximum performance in games or when scrolling and better battery life. A compromise in the form of a 90 Hz setting was found in the test not. 
The Galaxy S20 is characterized by an attractive design. Scratch-resistant glass is used on the front and back. The frame is made of aluminum and looks particularly high-quality. You can order the 163 gram smartphone in the colors Cosmic Gray, Cloud Pink and Cloud Blue. The phone is 152 mm high, 69 mm wide and 7.9 mm thin.
On the back of the Samsung Galaxy S20 There are 4 cameras. There is a main camera with 12 megapixels and f2.2 aperture, an ultra-wide-anglecamera with 12 megapixels and the 64 megapixel telephoto camera. Under all lighting conditions, the Samsung Galaxy S20 a worthy alternative to the compact digital camera. The front camera has a resolution of 10 megapixels. The optical image stabilizer is particularly impressive when filming. It is rated at up to 24 fps in 8K. Picture for testing with the Samsung Galaxy S20 at 1x zoom: 
The Galaxy S20 provides you with more than enough power for every application. It has an Octa Core up to 2.73 GHz processor Specifically, it is the Exynos 990. This is supported by 8 GB RAM. The internal memory of this Model to 128 GB. It can be expanded by up to 1 TB using a microSD card. Internet access is available via ax-WLAN or LTE. Model with 5G is also offered. However, it does not have more internal memory. Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and ANT+ are on board as standard.
The battery des Samsung Galaxy S20 via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C. With a capacity of 4,000 mAh, this is not the largest, but is sufficient for 14 to 15 hours of internet use.It is supplied with up to 25 watts and supports wireless charging with 15 watts and reverse wireless charging with up to 9 watts.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus - The plus in equipment
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus You also get a Dynamic AMOLED displayIt uses the same resolution of 1440 × 3200 pixels, but is significantly larger at 6.7 inches. The pixel density is 525 ppi. A 120 Hz mode is available on this Model like the Samsung Galaxy S20 available. 
Despite its size, the Galaxy S20 Plus good in the hand. At 7.8 mm it is very flat. In height and width it measures 162 and 74 mm respectively. This smartphone is available in the color variants Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray and Cloud Blue. 
In matters camera scores points Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 by the 4th camera on the back. This is a depth sensor. It is used to measure distance and detect the depth of various subjects. Main, telephoto and ultra-wide anglecamera continue to work with 12, 64 and 12 megapixels respectively. The wide zoom, strong colors and even sharp close-ups are impressive. The front camera has an f2.2 aperture and is equipped with 10 megapixels and an autofocus even for quiet selfie conditions. video You can use the Galaxy S20 Plus Record optically stabilized videos. This works up to an 8K resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels and a frame rate of 24 fps. Picture with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: 
The Galaxy S20 Plus comes with the same Exynos 990 processorIts 8 cores clock at 2, 2.5 or 2.73 GHz. 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM are also used here. After deducting all system files, 104 GB of this remains freely available. Subsequent memory upgrades of up to 1 TB are possible. This smartphone You can order it in an LTE or 5G version. The fast LTE Cat 20 band is supported. Dual-band WLAN up to the ax standard, NFC and Bluetooth 5.0 are supported as standard. Sports and outdoor fans benefit from location via GPS, Glonass, Beidou or Galileo and the ability to pick up the signal from sensors via the ANT+ interface.
The battery des Samsung Galaxy S20 is slightly larger with 4500 mAh than its little brother Samsung Galaxy S20Nevertheless, the autonomy in this smartphone not one of the biggest advantages. Only between 15 and 17 hours of internet usage are possible. If you do not get through the day, the smartphone However, it can be quickly recharged using the included power supply. This is possible via USB Type X with up to 40 watts. Wireless charging is supported in both directions. This is particularly important for users who have compatible smartwatches or true wireless headphones.
Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra - The flagship in Samsung Galaxy S20 test
With the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra you get that Samsung Galaxy s20 with the best features. Its OLED touchscreen measures 6.92 inches diagonally. It is the largest in the bunch and is therefore aimed specifically at users who want a smartphone from the segment of phlablets (hybrid of smartphone and tablet). It remains at a QHD resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. This means that the Galaxy s20 Ultra With a pixel density of 511 ppi, it theoretically has the lowest display sharpness of the trio. This Infinity-O display masters the 120 Hz technology. 
A light smartphone is that Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra It has also increased in thickness. We measured test 8.8 mm and even over 11 mm on the distinctive cameraunit. The housing is 167 mm high and 76 mm wide. The entire front is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. Protective glass also covers the back of the smartphone. The frame is made of high-quality aluminum. The Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra You can order it in the colors Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray and Cloud White.
At the camera trumps this smartphone the sister models Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus in several ways. The main camera has a resolution of 108 megapixels. There are also a 48-, 12-, and 0.3 megapixel sensor. Also included in this device are smartphone a 4x optical and 10x hybrid zoom. A video You can already record in 8K at 30 fps. With the front camera The maximum 4K standard (30 fps) is achievable. PictureIt takes 40 megapixels. When it comes to selfies, the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra thus the absolute number one in Samsung Galaxy S20 test. The Galaxy S20 Plus comes just like that Model with small 6.2-inchdisplay only 10 megapixels. Test image with the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra: 
Even the largest smartphone The series impresses with pure performance. The Exynos 990 of the Galaxy S20 Ultra is coupled with 12 or 16 GB RAM depending on the model variant. This makes the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra even for heavy multitasking requirements and intensive 3D gaming. The integrated Mali G77 MP11 GPU generates sufficient graphics performance. This smartphone You can choose between 128 or 512 GB storage. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra also offers you a slot for memory expansion of up to 1 TB via microSD card. Connectivity and features differ only slightly from the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.Particularly worth mentioning are the eSIM support and the improved surround sound via Dolby Atmos.
Differences to the base Model and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus indicates that Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra at the battery This has a capacity of 5000 mAh. This is enough for this smartphone to despite greater display one autonomy at the level of Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus to ensure. In test manages this smartphone with permanently switched on display between 8:23 hours in 120 Hz mode and 9:46 hours at 60 Hz refresh rate. The phone is charged from 0 to 100% within 1.5 hours using the included power adapter.
Conclusion and Prices
In the Samsung Galaxy S20 test It turns out that both the basic model and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra still devices with current hardware and high displayperformance. The basic model is a handy all-rounder and starts at just over 480 EUR. An additional camera and a larger display you get with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. This is available from 500 EUR. If you want an even bigger display or if you want an absolute high-end camera are dependent on, this is Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra the better option. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra starts at 650 EUR.
