Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Huawei P30 Pro
- Read the full Huawei P30 Pro review
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Read our Samsung Galaxy S20+ first impressions
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra - 4.0 / 5
A bold design
- Dimensions: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8mm / Weight: 220g IP68 weather-resistant protection Finishes: Grey or black options
Galaxy S20 Ultra display
- 6.9-inch AMOLED, Quad HD+ resolution (1440 x 3200) 120Hz at 1080p, 60Hz at 1440p High dynamic range: HDR10+
A pixel-packed camera
Triple rear camera: Main: 108MP (12MP by pixel combining), 0.8µm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, optical stabilisation (OIS) Telephoto: 48MP, 0.8µm, f/3.5, OIS; 10X Hybrid Optic Zoom, 100X ‘Super Resolution Zoom’ Ultra-wide: 12MP, 1.4µm, f/2.2 Selfie camera: 40MP (6.5MP pixel combining), 0.7µm, f/2.2
Main: 108MP (12MP by pixel combining), 0.8µm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, optical stabilisation (OIS) Telephoto: 48MP, 0.8µm, f/3.5, OIS; 10X Hybrid Optic Zoom, 100X ‘Super Resolution Zoom’ Ultra-wide: 12MP, 1.4µm, f/2.2
S20 Ultra core hardware and battery life
- Exynos 990 in the UK and Europe, 5G; Snapdragon 865 in other regions 12/16GB RAM, 128/512GB storage + microSD 5000mAh battery
Galaxy S20 software
- Android 10 One UI 2.0
To recap
On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a huge spec monster. But that brings with it huge expectations and a huge price, which ultimately it struggles to quite live up to. There’s a lot that’s impressive in the camera, but it falls short in some areas, while the battery life isn’t competitive. In many ways, this is a phone that’s trying too hard.
