Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs

This article will compare the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone. Let's see the best device among these two smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs. Samung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs

General

Release Date	06th March 2020	17th February 2023
Dimensions	161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)	163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	186 g  (6.56 oz)	234 g (8.25 oz)

Connectivity

Network Connectivity	2G, 3G,4G,5G	2G, 3G,4G,5G
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE

Processor

Chipset	Exynos 990 (7 nm+) Chipset - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) Chipset - USA	Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Primary Clock Speed	Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA	Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Operating System	Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5	Android 13, One UI 5.1
GPU	Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Adreno 650 - USA	Adreno 740

Display

Display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1200 nits (peak)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Screen Size	6.7 inches	6.8 inches
Screen Resolutions	1440 x 3200 pixels	1440 x 3088 pixels
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz

Camera

Rear Camera	12MP+64MP+12MP+0.3MP Quad Camera Setup	200MP+10MP+10MP+10MP Quad Camera Setup
Front Camera	10MP	12MP

Sensor

Fingerprint Sensor	Under Display, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor	Under Display, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity Sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Fast Charger	25W Wired Charge, 15W Wireless  4.5W Reverse Wireless	45W Wired Charge, 15W Wireless  4.5W Reverse Wireless
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The Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have 5G connectivity, glass front and back, and a powerful, capable processor. However, there is a difference among these smartphones which can influence your buying decision. 

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is powered by Exynos 990 (7nm+) chipset - Global and Qualcomm snapdragon 865 5G (7nm+) for the USA. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), which is quite a powerful processor compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20+. 

Both smartphones come with Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, and HDR10+ support. But there is a difference between brightness and protection. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has 1200 nits of brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. At the same time, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has 1750 nits of brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

Speaking about the camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ comes with a Quad camera setup 12MP wide camera, 64MP telephoto camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 0.3MP depth camera. While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also has a Quad camera where 200MP is the primary camera, 10MP  periscope telephoto camera, 10MP telephoto camera, and 12MP ultrawide camera.

In front-facing camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a 10MP selfie camera whereas the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ulta has a 12MP  front camera. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a better camera than the Samsung Galaxy S20+.

Talking about battery backup, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ has less battery backup than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has 4500mAH and supports a fast charge feature of 25W, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery and supports the 45W wired charge, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5 reverse wireless charging.

Also, Read - Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Specs

Both smartphones offer different variants; the Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a single variant with 128GB storage space and 8GB RAM. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four storage variants of 256GB storage space and 8GB RAM, 256GB storage space and 12GB RAM, 512GB storage space and 12GB RAM, and 1TB storage space 12GB RAM. 

So based on the specs comparison, it is clear that Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is better than the Samsung Galaxy S20+. But the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is also a good smartphone, even though it is three years old. 

FAQ

• Is it worth upgrading from S20 Plus to S23 Ultra?

Yes, upgrading from Samsung Galaxy S20+ to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is worth upgrading. The Samsung Galaxy has better performance, a better display, a big battery, fast charging, and better connectivity than the Samsung Galaxy S20+.

• Is Samsung Galaxy S20+ better than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

No, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is better than Samsung Galaxy S20+ in terms of camera, display, performance, connectivity, and the last battery backup.