With almost all the main features of the S20 Ultra bar its huge camera and battery, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is arguably better value for money, with a gorgeous ultra-premium display, intuitive UI and still-impressive photographic capabilities.

Incredible AMOLED screen with silky 120Hz refresh rate, Supports all 5G standards (sub-6, mmWave, NSA), Powerful, with ultra-premium chipset, Camera system still bursting with features, Better value than the S20 Ultra

Design niggles with features such as phone speaker and under-screen fingerprint unlock, Battery life will suffer with the S20's high performance

For most people, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is still one of the best Android phone available right now. Especially with the cheaper prices around. However, I would seriously consider the Galaxy S20 FE which has a Snapdragon 865 and better battery life, along with superior performance.

Lovely screen, A perfect size, Huge camera improvements over the S10

The fingerprint scanner is poor, 120Hz refresh rate drains battery, It looks just like every other Samsung phone

The Samsung Galaxy S20 isn’t the most cutting-edge of Samsung’s S20 lineup – that honor goes to the Galaxy S20 Ultra – but it’s still a powerful phone with an ergonomic and attractive design, and the introduction of new features like 5G, the 120Hz display and upgraded rear cameras make it an...

A truly fantastic display, Strong camera performance, Lots of power and 5G-ready

Price is higher, especially for 5G, Erratic fingerprint scanner, Doesn’t support all 5G networks

Samsung Galaxy S20: Haven’t you heard? 20 is the new 11 – the basic Galaxy S20 is Samsung’s best-value flagship yet

Cheaper, but just as formidable, Camera is impressive, 120Hz is buttery smooth

Unnecessary design changes, Camera lacks 100x ‘Space Zoom’, 120Hz setting considerably reduces battery life

The Galaxy S20 is the best phone in Samsung’s S20 series, and simply the best phone the company makes right now. It’s compact, powerful, and packs a versatile camera system that may not match the Ultra on zoom or detail, but it meets – and sometimes beats – it across the rest of the board.

Pick of the litter

High refresh rate meets fantastic image quality, Best hardware and build quality of any Android phone, All-day battery life… usually

5G not worth it for many, Camera image processing a bit strong, RIP headphone socket

Samsung keeps the upgrade simple to ensure the Galaxy S20 is another success Colourful, natural screen Just enough new features Good audio Not a huge upgrade

But if you want a dependable, stylish flagship that does everything well and will see you through the next 2+ years without completely decimating your bank account, then the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is a great choice.

Brilliant screen, Loads of power, Good cameras

Feels samey, Overshadowed by S20 Plus and Ultra, Can't have both 120Hz and QHD+

Galaxy S20 may not reinvent the wheel for Samsung and some may be disappointed with the fairly run-of-the-mill ...

Compact star system. Samsung's Galaxy S20 is the latest update to one of the most famous smartphone series. Compact size and powerful performance are a given, but the latest Galaxy smartphone is also supposed to come with an improved camera and longer battery life.

slim and lightweight case, bleeding edge up-to-date software, wide LTE band support, support for 8K video, great and very bright 120 Hz display, 60 Hz gaming, decent battery life, 5G optional

no aptX HD, location services not particularly accurate at times, many video features only up to FHD/30fps, Exynos SoC throttles noticeably, high temperatures under load, no real telephoto lens