Side-by-side technical data
Meizu 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Comparison between Meizu 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 18 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 220 g
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,400 nits
- against 1,300 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 885,100 | 623,915 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,002 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,014 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.50 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.00 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Grey | Grey, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 89.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,400 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px | 3,200 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 526 ppi Best value | 511 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | 18 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G988B/DS |
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