1. Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20 Plus

The big phone is the best, but the standard is also great

Release date: March 2020 | Weight: 186g | Dimensions: 166.9 x 76 x 8.8mm | OS:Android 10 | Screen size: 6.7-inch | Resolution: 3200×1440 | CPU:Snapdragon 865 | RAM: 12GB | Storage:128/512GB (up to 1TB with card) | Battery:4,500mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 64MP + 12MP | Front camera: 10MP

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camera: 12MP + 64MP + 12MP | Front camera: 10MP

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Latest and greatest specs

Great 30x zoom max

120Hz is smooth as silk

Price bump is aggressive

In-screen fingerprint sensor is poor

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is the best phone on our list, though the S20 is so similar (and only slightly inferior) that we've lumped them together here. There are minute differences, but mostly in price: the standard S20 starts at $999, while the S20 Plus starts at $1,199. That's a bigger jump than last year, owing mostly to the 5G capabilities, as the S20 can only connect to sub-6 5G, while the S20 Plus can do sub-6 and mmWave 5G.

Screen: The Infinity-O AMOLED displays on both phones - 6.2 inches for the S20, 6.7 inches for the S20 Plus - are gorgeous, with a maximum WQHD+ resolution of 3200 x 1440. The notches are both centralized like the Note 10, but they're much smaller this time around, and the S20 Plus only has a single lens. The result: more screen. Also new this year is a 120Hz maximum refresh rate for silky-smooth media and gaming, though you'll mostly notice it while browsing - and you'll have to drop your display resolution down to FHD+ to enjoy it.  

Battery Life: The S20 packs a 4,000mAh battery, while the S20 Plus has 4,500mAh of capacity. That is, to put it lightly, a lot, and frequently got us through over a day without recharging. Keep in mind that battery life estimate will dip down if you set the refresh rate at 120Hz, use a ton of 5G connectivity or lend juice with Wireless PowerShare, so adapt accordingly if you're looking to keep your phone going longer. 

Camera: The S20 and S20 Plus have truly spectacular cameras. No, not their 12MP main shooters, which are fine - it's the 64MP telephoto that really shines. While it only has 3x optical zoom, it still manages to crop zoom in to a muddy 30x digital zoom - which means the interim intervals are still a good deal more impressive than the competition. The 12MP ultra-wide performs adequately, while the 10MP front-facing camera works just fine. Another first-time bonus: 8K 24fps video from the rear camera.

Mini verdict: While the Samsung Galaxy S20 is impressive enough, it's the S20 Plus that we vouch for as the best phone right now, even if it's more expensive than expected. The combination of incredible cameras with top-tier specs and a great display makes it an unquestionable winner with more battery life than its smaller sibling.