Galaxy S20+ 256GB Review
Snapdragon 865 · One UI · 256GB
Specdex verdict The Galaxy S20+ 256GB scores 79/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Samsung's Galaxy S20+ (256GB) — the 2020 Galaxy flagship with Snapdragon 865.
Galaxy S20+ 256GB versus its closest rivals
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
Who's the Galaxy S20+ 256GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 75 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera sub-score of 81 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,299 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Galaxy S20+ 256GB.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB |
| Specification | Value |
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| OS | Android 10 |
| Specification | Value |
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| Release year | 2020 |
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