Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
29.1Performance66.1
54Display53.6
65.9Camera46.5
55.1Battery70.5
73.3Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and features (+21). 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
- 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 407% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 500,000
- 203% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+33% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,900 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 500,000 | 2,535,201+407% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 22% | 2,438+171%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Bottom 27% | 8,035+203%Top 19% |
| 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 S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x+33% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 40 MP+233% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 193 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.4 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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