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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 222 g
- against 229 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- against 1,400 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 514,485 | 749,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,334 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,339 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with regional configurations including Mongoose M5, Cortex-A76, Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, White | Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 166.9 mm | 165.1 mm |
| Weight | 222 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,400 nits | 1,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px | 3,200 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 511 ppi | 515 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B14, 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 B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg | 0.77 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 0.71 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.56 W/kg Best value | 1.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 422 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G988, SM-G988U, SM-G988U1, SM-G9880, SM-G988B/DS, SM-G988N, SM-G988B, SM-G988W, SCG03 | SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS, SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W, SM-G998N, SM-G9980 |
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