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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Released: 2020, February 11Price: About 690 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, March 15

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 MP11, Adreno 650
NFCYes
SAR0.94 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Size6.9 inches, 114.0 cm, 2, (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
PriceAbout 690 EUR
RadioFM radio (USA & Canada only)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
ColorsCosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White
ModelsSM-G988B/DS
SAR EU0.32 W/kg (head) 1.56 W/kg (body)
Single40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 15
Triple108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 48 MP, f/3.5, 103mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video, 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Weight220 g (7.76 oz)
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+), Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Released2020, February 11
Announced2020, February 11
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM with Exynos 990 (7 nm+), Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.