Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
29.1Performance50.8
54Display53.3
65.9Camera47.3
55.1Battery47.9
73.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and features (+5). Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 48
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 232% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 500,000
- 117% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 900
- 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+20% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,750 nits+46% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.1 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 410,856Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 273,971Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 44% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,658,175+232%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,950+117%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 5,100+92%Top 33% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x+33% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+233% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 168 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.6 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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