Our quick take

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Samsung Galaxy S20 - 4.5 / 5

How different is the S20 to S10?

  • Dimensions: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9mm / Weight: 163g IP68 water- and dust-resistant

What’s the S20 resolution and refresh rate?

  • 6.2-inch ‘Dynamic AMOLED 2X’ Quad HD+ (1440 x 3200) 120Hz refresh at 1080p

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 vs S20+ vs S20 Ultra: What’s the difference?

What’s the S20 battery like?

  • 4,000mAh battery 25W wired charging Wireless charging compatible

How does the Galaxy S20 perform?

  • Exynos 990 processor, 8GB RAM 128GB storage 5G capable

A note on software

  • OneUI based on Android 10

Does the S20 have the best camera?

  • 12MP primary f/1.8 camera 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide 64MP telephoto zoom 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera 8K video recording

To recap

In previous years, a recommendation for the regular sized Galaxy S normally came with a caveat about battery life. With the S20, that’s not necessary: this is a great flagship phone, full stop.