Galaxy S20 Ultra highlights, is this 2020's monster shooter?

Samsung has done it again! At the Galaxy UNPACKED event, the South Korean tech brand dropped its latest Galaxy S20 series and at the fore is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's quad-cam setup up close

108MP camera, 6.9-inch 3D curved display and Exynos 990 chipset make the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra the ultimate phone

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a punch-hole 40MP front camera.

1. 6.9-inch 20:9 AMOLED QHD+ Display - Images are sure to come alive on Samsung Galaxy's 6.9-inch 3D curved Dynamic AMOLED QHD+ (3040x1440 resolution at 511ppi) display. With its curved nature, 120Hz refresh rate, and its large screen real estate playing games and binging content would be ideal with this device.

2. Exynos 990 octa-core processor - Ever wonder what it's like to have a computer for a smartphone? Samsung offers that experience in the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Powered by a 7nm Exynos 990 SoC that clocks at 2.7GHz, users can expect a boost in performance in all departments: power efficiency, graphics quality, connectivity, AI, camera output, and more.

By the way, Exynos 990 has 5G capabilities. While the 5G service of the telcos is not yet widely available, having a chip with 5G support will make it future-ready.

3. 12GB/16GB LPDDR5 RAM - The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra with up to 512GB expandable storage can hold all the apps you want on top of various content. With up to 16GB RAM, no matter the number the apps, the S20 Ultra can run programs simultaneously without slowing down.

It is also one of the few with the new generation LPDDR5 speedy RAM.

Monster cameras

4. 108MP quad-camera setup - Four cameras have become a norm for flagships of late, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is no exception to this.

Packed with a combination of 108MP f/1.8 + 12MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 48MP f/2.0 w/ 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom + ToF + dual-tone LED flash cameras, image output is nothing short of amazing with fine details and clarity. 

It also has 8K video support, so it would also be interesting to see the quality of videos this camera setup could churn out.

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5. 5,000mAh battery - A phone with colossal features such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is only deserving of a colossal battery. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is packed with a 5,000mAh battery.

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, it is also built with fast charging and supports wireless and reverse wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Specs

Display: 6.9-inch 3D curved Gorilla Glass 6 protected Dynamic AMOLED 2x 120Hz screen w/ QHD+ 3040 x 1440 resolution at 511 ppi
CPU: 2.7GHz 7nm Exynos 990 octa-core processor
GPU: Mali-G77 MP11
RAM: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5
ROM: 128GB/512GB expandable via microSD card up to 1TB
Back Camera: 108MP f/1.8 w/ Dual Pixel and OIS + 12MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 48MP f/3.5 w/ 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and OIS + ToF + dual-tone LED flash
Selfie Camera: 40MP f/2.2
Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 45W fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
OS: Android 10.0 w/ One UI 2.0
Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, NFC, dual-band GPS, dual SIM (hybrid)
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure, heart rate
Others: Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP68 water and dust resistance, USB-C, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio support, AKG stereo speakers, Colors: cosmic gray, cosmic black
Dimensions: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
Weight: 220 g
Price: PHP 69,990 (12GB/128GB)

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