The Galaxy S20 Plus feels like the enthusiast’s phone most Samsung fans will opt for in 2020. It costs less than the S20 Ultra, but delivers the same core user experience - a big 120Hz screen, 8K video capture and a load of smart camera software features, not to mention 5G.

Competitive 3x optical zoom; Smooth; sharp; big screen

Very familiar design; No headphone jack

NEW DELHI: As far as Samsung’s 2020 range of flagship phones go, the S20 and S20 Plus are the runts of the family. The show-off value is in the foldable Galaxy Z Flip, while the S20 Ultra is the company’s real no compromise flagship.

The Galaxy S20+ is no doubt an excellent flagship, which looks stylish and works flawlessly. I was most impressed by the camera for the most part. The selfie camera is what really needs to improve, and quickly.

The S20+ is 'just right'

120Hz display; Quick and powerful; Reliable battery

Quite expensive; Camera not the best on the market; Removed headphone jack

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is priced at Rs 73,999 and is available at present only in the 128GB storage option. This is part of the larger simplification that Samsung is doing across the Galaxy S20 series—lesser variants, more clarity for potential customers. At least for the early adopters.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is a nearly-perfect smartphone that connects to more 5G networks and has better cameras than ever, though you’ll be paying for the privilege, as this is the priciest Plus smartphone yet.

Powerful yet sleek; Much-improved zoom; More 5G connectivity

Ever-higher price; Improvements are mostly iterative; No more 3.5mm headphone jack

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the most manageable of the S20 lineup in terms of size and price, but it may get left behind with future 5G upgrades.

Well-sized for one-handed use; Gorgeous 120Hz screen; 8K video recording; Most affordable Galaxy S20 model.

Lacks high-band 5G; Shorter battery life than other S20 (and S10) models.

The Galaxy S20 Plus is the best Android phone I've used over the last year. It offers the complete package. A robust camera setup, an impressive screen, and it has the performance to match. The addition of 5G connectivity is something that some -- maybe most?

Performance; Battery live; 10x hybrid optic zoom is something every phone should have

Having all hardware buttons on one side is confusing; 30x zoom isn't terribly useful.

In Samsung's Galaxy S20 world, the S20 Plus is most in need of an identity. Smack dab in the middle of the smaller, cheaper Galaxy S20 and the gargantuan Galaxy S20 Ultra (with an eye-watering price tag to match), the S20 Plus has very little to differentiate itself from the other two. Pricing starts at $1,199, £999 and AU$1,499.

The middle of Samsung's new Galaxy S20 devices is powerful and large, without being ridiculous.

Large, brilliant screen; Excellent camera image quality; Supports fastest 5G speeds;

Expensive; Thick, heavy, unrefined;

An exceptional all-rounder with one of the nicest displays on the market. Shame the price/performance balance means the smaller standard Galaxy S20 is more appealing