Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+48MP+12MP/42MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 11, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 06, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹92,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 511 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1400 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 220 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 6 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Filter | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 42 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
