Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
29.1Performance64.4
54Display60.8
65.9Camera63.7
55.1Battery56
73.3Features60
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and display (+7). 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 features score: 73 vs 60
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
- 33% higher Optical zoom: 4 x vs 3 x
- 21% higher Pixel density: 511 ppi vs 422 ppi
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 54
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 8 ″+16% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+21% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Bottom 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x+33% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 40 MP+300% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 215 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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