Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Galaxy S20 Plus was the all-rounder of Samsung's 2020 flagships: a 6.7-inch 120 Hz OLED, IP68, a 4,500 mAh battery and the full triple camera — all carried by the divisive Exynos 990. Our everyday score of 58/100 and camera score of 42/100 are fair to the hardware; the used market prices the chip's reputation in as a discount.

Display and design

The 6.7-inch OLED at 120 Hz with an 800-nit rating matches the smaller S20 panel-for-panel and adds real estate; screen score 61/100. At 186 g with IP68, it hits the conventional flagship footprint with above-average lightness for the size — the 88/100 compactness score notes it.

Performance

Exynos 990: everyday 58/100, gaming 16/100 — peak performance fine, sustained efficiency the generation's known weakness. The larger body manages heat a little better than the standard S20. The software window has long closed.

Camera

The full 2020 stack: 12 MP main with OIS, 64 MP hybrid telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide and a depth sensor, with 8K24. The 42/100 score reflects a versatile, still-capable system — the zoom range covers everything ordinary, and processing has aged well.

Battery and charging

The 4,500 mAh cell scores 30/100 — a day of moderate use despite the chip, helped by the body's thermal mass. 25 W charging is standard for the family.

Verdict

The used sample is scattered: one 8/128 listing around $139, while the higher-memory 12/256 and 12/512 tiers scatter between roughly $219 and $308 across a few listings each — sample noise, not a price ladder; treat any single number cautiously. Around $140-220, the pitch is a big, bright 120 Hz flagship with honest camera versatility. The S20 Ultra is the zoom-maximal sibling with a deeper sample; the S21 Plus fixes the chip for similar money.