Galaxy S20 Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

The Galaxy S20 family came out in February 2020 and has since been discontinued. That changes what "price" means. There is no current manufacturer price to quote, so the useful numbers are the original launch prices and the way you shop for one now.

This guide lists what each model cost when it launched, how those prices compare with the previous generation, and what to check if you are looking for a used or refurbished unit today.

Samsung released three models in the series. The base Galaxy S20 5G launched at $999. The Galaxy S20+ 5G launched at $1,199, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G launched at $1,399. These are US starting prices for each model, as reported by SamMobile.

The Ultra was the most expensive of the three by a clear margin.

Carriers sold the phones alongside installment plans and trade-in offers. For reference, Verizon listed the series at these amounts when it went on sale.

Those figures match Samsung's own starting prices: $999 for the S20 5G, $1,199 for the S20+ 5G, and $1,399 for the Ultra. Carrier promotions have long since ended, so these are historical numbers rather than deals you can still get.

Samsung priced the S20 above the previous generation. The Galaxy S10 launched in 2019 at $899, and the Galaxy S10 Plus launched at $999.

Side by side, the S20 started higher than the S10, and the S20+ started higher than the S10 Plus. The Ultra had no direct S10 counterpart in this comparison, so there is no like-for-like figure to set it against.

The S20 is no longer sold new through Samsung. That means current prices come from secondhand and refurbished sellers, and those prices move constantly. Used prices vary by seller, condition, storage size, and whether the phone is unlocked or tied to a carrier, so check current listings from several sellers before you decide.

These factors separate one listing from another:

• Condition, from like new to heavy wear, and whether the screen has scratches or burn-in
• Storage size and whether the model is the S20, S20+, or Ultra
• Carrier locked or factory unlocked
• Battery health, which declines with age on a phone this old
• Seller type, such as a refurbisher with a warranty or a private seller with none
• Whether a charger, case, or original box is included

A phone from 2020 has had years to wear. Before paying, run through a short checklist.

1. Confirm the model and carrier compatibility with your network, since a locked phone may not work with your carrier.
2. Check the IMEI against a blacklist or financing lookup so you do not buy a phone that is reported lost, stolen, or unpaid.
3. Ask about battery health and any replacement history.
4. Test the screen, cameras, charging port, speakers, and 5G or LTE connection if you can inspect it in person.
5. Make sure the previous owner has signed out of their Samsung and Google accounts.
6. Look for a return window or warranty from the seller.

A refurbished phone has usually been tested and cleaned by a business, and many come with a return window or a limited warranty. A private seller may offer a lower asking price, but you carry the risk if something fails. When two listings look close in price, the one with a return policy is often the safer purchase on a phone this age.

Software updates matter more than the sticker on an older phone. Samsung's update commitments for a device apply for a limited period, and a phone from 2020 may be past its supported window. Check Samsung's official support page for the current security update status of the exact model before you buy. A phone that no longer receives security patches carries more risk for banking and email.

That depends on what you need and how much you pay. A used S20 can be a reasonable budget phone if the battery is healthy and the price is low compared with newer midrange phones. If the seller is asking close to what a newer model costs, a newer phone usually offers longer software support and a fresher battery.

Compare the S20 against current budget and midrange phones at the same price, and weigh support length and battery condition as heavily as the camera and screen.