The phone should stay in its new 120Hz, 1080p screen mode, though. The 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling noticeably smoother and improves the phone experience all around. If you're concerned about the 1080p resolution, I didn't find it to be a problem, but remember that the pixels get tighter as the screen size gets smaller, so this phone is a better bet to use that resolution than the Ultra is. Ismail, Adam. "Galaxy S20 unveiled: Release date, price, specs and news". Tom's Guide . Retrieved 2020-02-11.

I expect to see the same advantage on AT&T high-band 5G, which I tested on the Ultra in Manhattan. I can't get to Manhattan right now because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions. We know an increase in screen size might be off-putting for some (there’s pent-up demand for smaller one-hand-friendly phones), and we have good news and bad news about that. First the good news: while the S20 is taller than the S10, it’s also a little narrower, with a 20:9 aspect ratio, and the screen is only marginally bigger.However, Samsung has increased the size of individual pixels here, from 1.4 microns to 1.8 microns. Combined with the larger sensor, you should be able to capture more detail and more light with the Galaxy S20’s main snapper, and we found that to be the case when shooting in darker scenarios. Heisler, Yoni (2020-02-01). "Samsung's full Galaxy S20 lineup just leaked in a real-life photo". BGR . Retrieved 2020-02-11. Porter, Jon (19 May 2020). "Samsung's mmWave-compatible Galaxy S20 is coming to Verizon on June 4th". The Verge . Retrieved 24 June 2020. The cameras on the Galaxy S20 series improved considerably over its predecessors, although unlike the S9 and S10, the aperture on the main lens is fixed. While the megapixels of the main and ultra wide sensors remained unchanged on the S20 and S20+, the telephoto sensor received some improvements. The 64-megapixel telephoto camera, branded as “Space Zoom”, supports 3X hybrid optical zoom [b] (branded as "Hybrid Optic Zoom") and 30X digital zoom at 64 megapixels on the new telephoto sensor instead of 12 megapixels at two times on the S10 and 30 times digitally (branded as "Super-Resolution Zoom").

This is particularly pertinent when you’re mobile gaming as it allows for a more immersive experience and could even give you the edge over an opponent, but it makes everyday things like scrolling through your social media feeds look smoother too. The S20 line comprises three models with various hardware specifications; international models of the S20 utilize the Exynos 990 system-on-chip, while the U.S., Canadian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. a b "Samsung Introduces Next Generation of Tactical Mobility with the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition". Samsung US Newsroom. Samsung. 2020-05-20. Archived from the original on 2020-07-02 . Retrieved 2020-08-28. The main camera, which remains 12MP, has an f/1.8 aperture. That’s theoretically inferior to the S10’s f/1.5 + f/2.4 dual aperture, which changes to suit the lighting conditions with the ‘wider’ f/1.5 setting pulling in more light for improved low-light shots. In identical circumstances, the S20+ would sometimes choose a shorter night mode exposure than the Ultra—four seconds instead of five—making it more convenient to take pictures.The device is built matching the needs of operators in the federal government and Department of Defense. The mobile is Commercial Solutions for Classified Program (CSfC) component approved, [59] with support to night vision, stealth mode, [61] drone feeds and laser range finders. [62] It can connect to tactical radios and mission systems, and runs applications like Battlefield assisted trauma distributed observation kit (BATDOK) etc. [63] External links [ edit ] Velazco, Chris (11 February 2020). "Samsung Galaxy S20 series hands-on: 5G across the board (sort of)". Engadget . Retrieved 11 February 2020. It is the first smartphone lineup to receive USB fast-charger certification from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). [16] [17] The Galaxy S20’s 12MP ultra-wide camera has changed the least compared to the S10 – the f/2.2 aperture is the same, but it has a smaller sensor with larger pixels (1.4 microns over last year’s 1 micron). That makes your ultra-wide photos a touch better, even if the S10 had a 16MP ultra-wide camera.

Low-light performance is as good as the Ultra, and sometimes better. It's also considerably better than the Galaxy S10. Some of the difference, I suspect, is in software, as the Ultra tends to over-brighten some night scenes. There is an especially noticeable difference in low-light photos taken with the front-facing cameras.Brace yourself: you’re going to pay more for the Galaxy S20 than the Galaxy S10 due to its 5G upgrade, improved cameras and larger 6.2-inch 120Hz display. This is the phone to get if you want to try out the 2020 tech that Samsung has to offer, but you don’t want a large phone, or a large dent in your wallet. You could go for the Ultra if you want more storage or a 108MP camera, and can stretch to the price tag, but for day-to-day use the S20 is going to be the best choice in the range for most people. You can’t, however, use both this higher resolution and Samsung’s advanced stabilization tech at the same time – Super Steady is still strictly a 1080p affair (it doesn’t even work in 4K). Now, the S20 Ultra's problems might still be solvable with a software update, which we are still waiting for. But why wait? Buy the S20+ instead, pay less, and don't worry. Comparisons and Conclusions Battery-wise, the S20+'s 4,500mAh cell sits right between the S20 Ultra's 5,000mAh and the S20's 4,000mAh, as you'd expect. On our Wi-Fi video rundown test with the screen set to full brightness, I got 11 hours, 11 minutes in HD 120Hz mode, and 13 hours, 13 minutes in WQHD 60Hz mode. That's about one hour more of screen-on time in 120Hz mode than with the S20, and two hours more in 60Hz mode. There's a similar difference between the S20+ and the S20 Ultra, with the Ultra's battery life being longer.

All models can record at 720p30, 1080p30 or 4k30 with HDR10+, they can record with HEVC codec without HDR10+ [42] Software [ edit ]The screen is a 6.7-inch, 3,120-by-1,440 AMOLED panel. The screens on the three new S20 models are all the same resolution, which means they get denser and even better to look at as the sizes go down. They're 14 percent brighter than last year's displays, according to DisplayMate Labs, and you can definitely see the difference between this and a Galaxy S10e. All four phones initially ran on Android 10 and Samsung's custom skin One UI 2.1. In early December 2020, Samsung began releasing the Android 11 update with One UI 3 to all models. [43] In January of 2022, all four phones has received the One UI 4 update based on Android 12. [44] In November 2022, all four phones has received the One UI 5 update based on Android 13. [45] Some Galaxy S20 Ultra Owners Claim Camera Glass Spontaneously Shatters – ExtremeTech". www.extremetech.com. Samsung's new Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition supports drone feeds, laser range finders - Battleborn". The Economic Times. India. Archived from the original on 2020-09-08 . Retrieved 2020-08-28.