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Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | Galaxy S20 Ultra | Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | February 11, 2020 | January 14, 2021 |
| Launch OS | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 11 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 108 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS, F1.8, FOV 79deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 48 MP (Telephoto (zoom only), PDAF, OIS, F3.5, FOV 24deg) | 108 MP (Wide, Phase Detection AF, OIS, F1.8, FOV 83deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS, F2.4, FOV 35deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 10x optical zoom, OIS, F4.9, FOV 10deg) |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 229 g |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Galaxy S21 Ultra is newer, from 2021, and Galaxy S20 Ultra came out in 2020.
Spec sheet sources
Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the Way You Experience the World - Samsung Global Newsroom · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S21 Ultra