Samsung Galaxy Screen Resolutions: S, Note, Z Fold & A Series
Samsung Galaxy Display Specs: Every Series
Samsung’s Galaxy lineup spans four major product lines, each with distinct display strategies. The Galaxy S series flagships push resolution and brightness to their limits. The Note series (now merged into the S Ultra) pioneered large-screen, high-resolution phones. The Z Fold and Z Flip lines introduced foldable displays with dual-screen configurations. The A series delivers AMOLED displays at mid-range price points.
This page documents every Galaxy model’s resolution, PPI, screen size, and display technology. Use the PPI Calculator to compare any of these against other devices.
Galaxy S Series
The Galaxy S series represents Samsung’s mainline flagship phones. Since the S10, the S series has split into standard, Plus, and Ultra tiers with distinct resolution strategies: the Ultra consistently gets 1440p panels, while the standard and Plus models have alternated between 1080p and 1440p.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S10e | 2019 | 1080 x 2280 | 5.8” | 438 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy S10 | 2019 | 1440 x 3040 | 6.1” | 550 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy S10+ | 2019 | 1440 x 3040 | 6.4” | 522 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy S20 | 2020 | 1440 x 3200 | 6.2” | 563 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S20+ | 2020 | 1440 x 3200 | 6.7” | 525 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S20 Ultra | 2020 | 1440 x 3200 | 6.9” | 511 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21 | 2021 | 1080 x 2400 | 6.2” | 421 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21+ | 2021 | 1080 x 2400 | 6.7” | 394 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | 2021 | 1440 x 3200 | 6.8” | 515 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S22 | 2022 | 1080 x 2340 | 6.1” | 425 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S22+ | 2022 | 1080 x 2340 | 6.6” | 393 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | 2022 | 1440 x 3088 | 6.8” | 500 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S23 | 2023 | 1080 x 2340 | 6.1” | 425 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S23+ | 2023 | 1080 x 2340 | 6.6” | 393 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | 2023 | 1440 x 3088 | 6.8” | 500 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S24 | 2024 | 1080 x 2340 | 6.2” | 416 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S24+ | 2024 | 1440 x 3120 | 6.7” | 513 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 2024 | 1440 x 3120 | 6.8” | 505 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
S Series Resolution Patterns
The S20 series (2020) was the high-water mark for resolution across the entire S lineup — all three models shipped with 1440p panels. Starting with the S21 in 2021, Samsung reserved 1440p for the Ultra tier, dropping the base S and S+ to 1080p. This trade-off improved battery life on the standard models while maintaining the Ultra’s premium display spec.
A notable detail: even S20-era phones with 1440p panels defaulted to 1080p rendering out of the box. Users had to manually switch to native resolution in display settings. Samsung has maintained this behavior on every 1440p device since, prioritizing battery life over native resolution by default.
The S24+ in 2024 brought 1440p back to the Plus tier at 3120x1440 (513 PPI), reversing the three-year downgrade. This made the base S24 the only model in the current lineup running 1080p natively.
Peak Brightness Growth
Peak brightness is where the S series has advanced most aggressively:
| Generation | Peak Brightness |
|---|---|
| S10 (2019) | 1,200 nits |
| S20 (2020) | 1,300 nits |
| S21 (2021) | 1,300 nits |
| S22 Ultra (2022) | 1,750 nits |
| S23 Ultra (2023) | 1,750 nits |
| S24 Ultra (2024) | 2,600 nits |
The S24 Ultra’s 2,600 nits peak brightness more than doubled the S10’s output in five generations, dramatically improving outdoor visibility and HDR content quality.
Galaxy Note Series
The Galaxy Note series, discontinued as a standalone line after 2020, established the large-screen, high-resolution, stylus-equipped phone category. Its display DNA lives on in the Galaxy S Ultra.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Note 10 | 2019 | 1080 x 2280 | 6.3” | 401 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Note 10+ | 2019 | 1440 x 3040 | 6.8” | 498 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Note 20 | 2020 | 1080 x 2400 | 6.7” | 393 | Super AMOLED Plus | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | 2020 | 1440 x 3088 | 6.9” | 496 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
Note Series Legacy
The Note 20 Ultra was the series’ final and most advanced model: 1440x3088 at 496 PPI on a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 120Hz refresh rate. It was the first Note with a high refresh rate display.
The base Note 20 was a weaker value proposition, using a flat Super AMOLED Plus panel (not Dynamic AMOLED 2X) at only 1080p and 60Hz. This disparity between the standard and Ultra models foreshadowed Samsung’s approach with the S21 series, where the Ultra tier received the premium display treatment and the base models used lower specs.
After the Note 20 series, Samsung folded the Note’s S Pen integration and large-screen identity into the Galaxy S Ultra line, starting with the S22 Ultra in 2022.
Galaxy Z Fold Series
The Galaxy Z Fold line features two displays: a large inner folding screen and a smaller outer cover screen. Both displays’ specifications are listed below.
Inner (Folding) Display
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold | 2019 | 1536 x 2152 | 7.3” | 362 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 2 | 2020 | 1768 x 2208 | 7.6” | 373 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 | 2021 | 1768 x 2208 | 7.6” | 374 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | 2022 | 1812 x 2176 | 7.6” | 373 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | 2023 | 1812 x 2176 | 7.6” | 374 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | 2024 | 1856 x 2160 | 7.6” | 374 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
Outer (Cover) Display
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold | 2019 | 720 x 1680 | 4.6” | 399 | Super AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 2 | 2020 | 816 x 2260 | 6.2” | 386 | Super AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 | 2021 | 832 x 2268 | 6.2” | 387 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | 2022 | 904 x 2316 | 6.2” | 401 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | 2023 | 904 x 2316 | 6.2” | 401 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | 2024 | 968 x 2376 | 6.3” | 410 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
Z Fold Display Evolution
The Fold’s inner display has consistently maintained a 7.6-inch diagonal (after growing from 7.3 inches on the original), but the aspect ratio has shifted from nearly 4:3 toward a wider format. The Z Fold 6’s 1856x2160 inner resolution gives it a 6:5 ratio, better suited to split-screen multitasking than the original’s squarer shape.
The cover display has evolved more dramatically. The original Fold’s 4.6-inch outer screen was barely functional — useful only for glancing at notifications. By the Z Fold 6, the cover screen has grown to 6.3 inches at 968x2376 with a full 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, making it a fully capable standalone phone display.
PPI on the inner display has remained in the 362-374 range, lower than typical flagship phones (which run 400-500+ PPI). This is a consequence of the large screen size; the pixel count is high in absolute terms, but spread across 7.6 inches. At the typical viewing distance for a tablet-sized screen, this PPI still provides adequate sharpness.
Galaxy Z Flip Series
The Galaxy Z Flip folds vertically, with a full-size inner display and a smaller outer display that has grown significantly across generations.
Inner Display
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip | 2020 | 1080 x 2636 | 6.7” | 425 | Dynamic AMOLED | 60Hz |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 | 2021 | 1080 x 2640 | 6.7” | 426 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | 2022 | 1080 x 2640 | 6.7” | 426 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | 2023 | 1080 x 2640 | 6.7” | 426 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | 2024 | 1080 x 2640 | 6.7” | 426 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120Hz |
Outer Display
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip | 2020 | 112 x 300 | 1.1” | 303 | Super AMOLED |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 | 2021 | 260 x 512 | 1.9” | 302 | Super AMOLED |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | 2022 | 260 x 512 | 1.9” | 302 | Super AMOLED |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | 2023 | 720 x 748 | 3.4” | 306 | Super AMOLED |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | 2024 | 720 x 748 | 3.4” | 306 | Super AMOLED |
Z Flip Display Trends
The Z Flip’s inner display has been remarkably consistent: 1080p at 6.7 inches across every generation, with 426 PPI. The main upgrades have been the jump from 60Hz (original Flip) to 120Hz (Flip 3 onward) and increasing peak brightness (from 1,200 nits to 2,600 nits on the Flip 6).
The outer display tells the more interesting story. The original Flip’s 1.1-inch cover screen at 112x300 was essentially a notification ticker. The Flip 3 and 4 doubled it to 1.9 inches. The Flip 5 made the real leap, expanding to 3.4 inches at 720x748 — large enough to run widgets, reply to messages, and use the camera viewfinder without opening the phone. The Flip 6 maintained this size.
Galaxy A Series
The A series is Samsung’s mid-range line, offering AMOLED displays at lower price points. These devices consistently use 1080p panels with Super AMOLED technology.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A52 | 2021 | 1080 x 2400 | 6.5” | 407 | Super AMOLED | 90Hz |
| Galaxy A53 | 2022 | 1080 x 2400 | 6.5” | 407 | Super AMOLED | 120Hz |
| Galaxy A54 | 2023 | 1080 x 2340 | 6.4” | 403 | Super AMOLED | 120Hz |
A Series Display Value
The A series demonstrates how Samsung has pushed AMOLED technology down to mid-range price points. The A52 in 2021 shipped with a 90Hz Super AMOLED display; by the A53, that had increased to 120Hz — matching the refresh rate of the flagship S series. Resolution stays at 1080p, which at 6.4-6.5 inches delivers 403-407 PPI. This is lower than the S Ultra’s 500+ PPI but still above the threshold where most users can perceive individual pixels.
The key difference between A-series Super AMOLED and S-series Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels is not resolution but supporting features: the A series lacks HDR10+ support, has lower peak brightness (800-1000 nits vs. 1750-2600 nits), and does not offer the same adaptive refresh rate technology.
Samsung Display Technology: A Taxonomy
Samsung uses several branded display technologies across its Galaxy lineup. Understanding the hierarchy clarifies what each device actually offers:
Super AMOLED
The baseline Samsung AMOLED technology. Integrates the touch sensor directly into the display panel (no separate touch layer), producing thinner construction and reduced reflectivity compared to standard OLED. Used in mid-range A series and Z Flip/Fold outer displays. Peak brightness typically ranges from 800-1,200 nits. Does not support HDR10+.
Super AMOLED Plus
An incremental upgrade over Super AMOLED with a revised subpixel arrangement. Used on the Galaxy Note 20 standard model. Offers marginally better color accuracy than base Super AMOLED but still lacks HDR10+ and the brightness capabilities of Dynamic AMOLED.
Dynamic AMOLED
Introduced with the Galaxy S10 series (2019). Adds HDR10+ support, higher peak brightness (1,200 nits), reduced blue light emission, and improved color accuracy with 100% DCI-P3 color volume. This was Samsung’s first display technology to support HDR10+ natively on a smartphone.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Introduced with the Galaxy S20 series (2020). The “2X” denotes 120Hz refresh rate support. Retains all Dynamic AMOLED features and adds adaptive refresh rate (switching between 1Hz-120Hz based on content to save battery). Peak brightness has scaled from 1,300 nits (S20) to 2,600 nits (S24/Z Fold 6). This is the current premium display technology across all S-series flagships, Z Fold inner displays, and Z Fold cover displays from the Z Fold 3 onward.
Samsung vs. iPhone: Resolution Comparison
Samsung and Apple have taken different approaches to display resolution that are worth understanding in context:
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Total Pixels | 4,492,800 | 3,786,960 |
| Screen Size | 6.8” | 6.9” |
| PPI | 505 | 460 |
| Peak Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (ProMotion) |
Samsung flagships offer more raw pixels and higher PPI, but the difference at these densities (505 vs. 460 PPI) is imperceptible to most users at phone viewing distance. Samsung’s advantage is more meaningful in peak brightness, where the S24 Ultra’s 2,600 nits exceeds the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 2,000 nits.
The more practical difference is Samsung’s resolution flexibility: Galaxy S phones with 1440p panels let users choose between running at native 1440p or downscaled 1080p to extend battery life. iPhones render at their native resolution without a user-accessible option to lower it.
Key Trends Across Samsung Galaxy Displays
Resolution Divergence by Tier
Samsung has established a clear resolution hierarchy: 1440p for Ultra/Plus flagships, 1080p for standard flagships and mid-range. This segmentation has held since 2021, creating a straightforward way to differentiate premium from standard models.
Brightness as the New Differentiator
With resolution effectively maxed out at 1440p for smartphones, Samsung has shifted competitive focus to brightness. The jump from 1,200 nits (2019) to 2,600 nits (2024) represents the largest improvement in any single display specification over this period.
Foldable Display Maturation
In five generations, the Z Fold’s cover screen has gone from a barely usable 4.6-inch afterthought to a fully capable 6.3-inch phone display. The inner display PPI remains lower than slab phones (~374 vs. ~500 PPI), but the absolute pixel count and screen size make it a unique multitasking tool. The Z Flip’s outer display has similarly evolved from a 1.1-inch ticker to a 3.4-inch functional screen.
120Hz as Standard
Every Galaxy S, Z Fold, and Z Flip model since 2021 ships with 120Hz refresh rate. The A series reached 120Hz in 2022 with the A53. The only holdouts are the Z Flip and Z Fold outer displays that use Super AMOLED panels, which run at 60Hz.
For side-by-side visual comparisons of any Samsung Galaxy resolution against other devices, use the Resolution Comparator. To calculate exact PPI for any screen size, try the PPI Calculator.