Samsung
Galaxy S20+ 128GB
Snapdragon 865 · One UI · 128GB
79
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 17 Pro wins by 17
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
96
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S20+ 128GB lands at 79 and iPhone 17 Pro at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro ahead by 17 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S20+ 128GB if…
- ✓Large AMOLED display
- ✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- ✓Many storage tiers
Pick iPhone 17 Pro if…
- ✓A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- ✓Improved 6× telephoto
- ✓Best single-core CPU shipping
Galaxy S20+ 128GB 79
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro
Score breakdown
Galaxy S20+ 128GB
79 cpu 79
gpu 78
camera 81
battery 75
display 81
design 78
iPhone 17 Pro
96 cpu 100
gpu 96
camera 96
battery 86
display 94
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S20+ 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| OS | Android 10 | iOS 19 |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Display | — | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Battery | — | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
Galaxy S20+ 128GB
Pros
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
Cons
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- +A19 Pro in a compact flagship
- +Improved 6× telephoto
- +Best single-core CPU shipping
Cons
- −12 GB RAM still tight for aggressive AI
- −Charging conservative
- −Pro tax over iPhone 17 Air
FAQ: Galaxy S20+ 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro
Which is better, Galaxy S20+ 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro? +
iPhone 17 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 17. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S20+ 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, Galaxy S20+ 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 79 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S20+ 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.