Samsung Galaxy S20 buyer’s guide - Everything you need to know - Android

What experts think of the Galaxy S20 phones

We’ve reviewed all three Samsung Galaxy phones here at Android Authority. The overall opinions of our reviewers were mostly positive, although there are disadvantages to every phone you need to be aware of.

Rob thought the Galaxy S20 feels just right, both in usability and aesthetics. He praised the gorgeous screen of the handset and was impressed with the overall performance. The battery life was impressive as well, providing over six hours of screen-on time. However, Rob also noted that the performance of the cameras was inconsistent. Although the main sensor is the best of the bunch, the color saturation is often dialed up too high. But the bigger problem is that the telephoto and wide-angle cameras aren’t as clean as the main camera. They’re more heavily processed and don’t deliver as much detail when cropping in.

Jimmy reviewed the Plus model and said it was one of the most well-rounded smartphones he used in years. His thoughts were similar to Rob’s in many areas, as he praised the display of the phone as well as the performance and battery life. He was also impressed with the cameras, saying they were very versatile, although the night model could be better. Jimmy’s biggest concern was the in-display fingerprint scanner, which was just too slow and unreliable given the price of the phone.

Eric took the S20 Ultra for a spin and had loads of good things to say about it. A gorgeous screen, blazing-fast performance, and a solid gaming experience were just a few of them. He described the phone as “the top dog, the king of the hill, the phone to beat.” However, he believes that most people shouldn’t buy it, mainly because of its high price tag. He thinks the S20 Plus is the better choice for the majority of people, even though the phone offers a bit less in certain areas.

What other reviewers from around the web think

To give you the best overview of Samsung’s flagship series, we looked at what reviewers from other publications had to say about the Galaxy S20, 20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

• The Verge’s Dieter Bohn said there are many impressive things about the S20 Ultra. These include the display, battery, speed, 5G support, and much more. He described it as a Statement Phone that wants to be the best and most powerful device on the market. However, the phone is very expensive and a few of its highlighted features like 100X zoom are mostly gimmicks. Dieter feels like the S20 and S20 Plus are better options despite offering less.
• Cnet’s Jessica Dolcourt advises consumers to skip the Ultra model and go with the S20 Plus instead. It’s not as big and heavy as the Ultra and comes in cheaper. But she also notes that most people will be more than happy with the regular S20, although the Plus model is more convenient for times when you want a larger viewing experience. Overall, Jessica enjoyed the power and performance of the S20 Plus and was impressed with the cameras as well as the battery life.
• Digital Trends’ Andy Boxall said that of the three Galaxy S20 phones in Samsung’s lineup, the Plus model is the one you should buy. Its size is just right in his opinion, as the phone is smaller than the Ultra and larger than the regular S20. Andy was impressed with the 120Hz screen of the phone and was happy with the camera performance, although super low-light shots and portrait mode aren’t the best.