OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,510 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | 222 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Mar 2020 |
Summary: OnePlus 8 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~513 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Exynos 990 (Global) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (USA) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 990; Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - Snapdragon 865 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 MP11 - Exynos 990; Adreno 650 - Snapdragon 865 |
Memory
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.0) | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.4, (color filter) | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 103mm (periscope telephoto), 4x optical zoom, 10x hybrid optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), Super Steady video; 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0 (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4510 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 50% in 23 min (advertised); 30W wireless, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 3W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD3.0 (advertised); 15W wireless (Qi/PMA); 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm | 166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 222g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 14 | February 11, 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, April 21 | Released March 6, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G — 4,510 mAh for the OnePlus 8 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.
Which has more RAM, OnePlus 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G — 12 GB for the OnePlus 8 Pro versus 16 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
OnePlus 8 Pro — 199 g for the OnePlus 8 Pro versus 222 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
OnePlus 8 Pro — Apr 2020 for the OnePlus 8 Pro versus Mar 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.
Is the OnePlus 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 8 Pro 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 8/10.