Having used the Galaxy S20 as my daily driver for a little over a week now, and having previously tested the Galaxy S20 Ultra, I can safely say that the smallest, cheapest smartphone in the line up is absolutely the one to buy.

Compact feel, Subtle display curves, 120 Hz smoothness, Good multi-tasker, Fast charging

Space Zoom is a gimmick, No 120 Hz at QHD+, Still expensive

The S20 series is Samsung’s first smartphones with multiple lenses and “Space Zoom” capability in a bid to match Huawei and OPPO’s camera system. The S20 and S20+ achieves respectable zoom quality for general use, but the S20 Ultra delivers better image quality.

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+

The Galaxy S20 is so close to being the phone I’d tell everyone to buy for 2020. You won’t find a better display. You might not find a better in-hand feel. Battery life is solid. Performance is excellent. The software experience is smooth and feature-packed. There is so much good going on here.

Display, Hardware and Specs, Performance, Battery life, Design, Software, Camera, 5G, Price

Gorgeous display with 120Hz refresh rate, solid battery life, 12GB of RAM, same camera as pricier S20+.

Weird lag switching between camera modes, only works on sub-6 Ghz 5G spectrum.

It has almost become sort of a tradition for Galaxy S smartphones to be excellent high-end devices that are unable to keep up with their competitors in all aspects of smartphone 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

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;

A few software foibles aside, the Galaxy S20 feels like the Goldilocks of flagship phones right now. Not too big. All the hardware you could want, but not too feature-packed. Just right. It delivers excellent battery life, a phenomenal display, blistering performance and superb image quality from a diverse set of cameras. It may not take the best photos, with the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 claiming victory in certain scenarios, but it does a great job almost all of the time. Until someone else comes along and does it better, this is the Android handset to beat.

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;

At a time when US flagship phones are getting bigger and bigger, it's hard to find one narrow enough to comfortably fit in one hand. The Samsung Galaxy S20 ($999) can be comfortably cradled in a single paw, yet it has a big battery, a zoom camera, 8K video recording, and a 120Hz screen. That's a good balance between power and portability. It's a terrific option if your primary concern is size, but the Galaxy S20+ is our Editors' Choice for its longer battery life and high-band 5G. Design: The Right Size People who want to use their phones in one hand have been fighting a rearguard action for years. I like to go with an old LG study that says most people find phones wider than 2.8 inches are hard to use in one hand. The Galaxy S10e, at 2.75 inches, is still good. The Samsung Galaxy S20+, at 2.9 inches, is just a little too wide. The S20 is 2.72 inches, which means that it will still work well in one hand even though it's 0.4-ounce heavier than the S10e and nearly six inches tall. ...

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