Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 874,382); the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 874382
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 874382 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S20+ was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.