The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the baby of the new Samsung flagship camera phone range. What do you get (and what do...

The Galaxy S20 is so good, the bigger and better S20+ and Ultra fail to justify themselves

Perfect size, Excellent display, Great battery life

Best features aren't in Canada, Fingerprint scanner is hit and miss, One UI can be confusing

Of Samsung's three new Galaxy S20 5G phones, the smallest, cheapest Galaxy S20 is my favorite. It's just as stuffed with top-shelf features as the Galaxy S20 Plus and S20 Ultra, from its tack-sharp screen to advanced camera skills. But apart from screen and body size, the differences between S20 models are almost negligible. Of course, there are people who will want the S20 Plus and even Ultra instead, but for specific, personal reasons, and not out of a marked advantage in tools or performance. And yes, I do mean the Ultra's 108-megapixel camera and 100x zoom. (Wait for it…)

Premium, pocketable and packed with all the features you need to level up your photography and power you through the day.

Small enough to use one-handed; Excellent camera; Top-notch features and performance;

Expensive; Thick, heavy, unrefined; Supports slower 5G only (except Verizon);

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.

Delivering an industry-leading flagship user experience while juggling tech innovations, marketing strategy and pricing at the same time is a daunting task. It is no longer enough to put out a solid phone - you have to present it to the world just right and you have to price it accordingly.

Excellent build quality and bill of materials. IP68 rating., You get all the flagship features the S20+ has, Familiar, yet modernized design and control layout., Superb 120Hz AMOLED display., Speedy charging solutions, incl. a 25W charger in the box, Very good stereo speaker setup.

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

In previous years, a recommendation for the regular sized Galaxy S normally came with a caveat about battery life. With the S20, that's not necessary: this is a great flagship phone, full stop.

Fantastic display that dominates the front, Great battery for a smaller phone, Faster charging, Lovely design, Camera system is versatile

OneUI software has its frustrations, Agressive blur and shallow depth of field from camera, Fingerprint sensor not always reliable

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has the right amount of exceptional features you can find in a flagship. It sure doesn’t go over the top with 5G and 100x zoom, but we consider it as the balanced choice even if the specs were toned down in some aspects.