Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 901,346); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 222g).
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3060
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (97/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1099 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (97/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.