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Hardware Security Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (5G)

z3s Released 2020-03-06

Galaxy S20 Ultra (5G)
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Security Support

✓ Available

This device is currently receiving security updates from either the manufacturer or the community.

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Secure Boot

✓ Knox 3.9

Verified Boot ensures that all executed code comes from a trusted source and hasn't been tampered with. It establishes a chain of trust from the bootloader through the kernel to the system.

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Hardware Keystore

⚠ No Knox vault

Hardware-backed keystores store cryptographic keys in dedicated secure hardware (like TEE or Secure Element), making them resistant to extraction even if the device is compromised. This protects against chip-off attacks.

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Before First Unlock (BFU)

⚠ No Knox vault

BFU security protects data when the device has been powered on but not yet unlocked with credentials. This is the most secure state, where most data remains encrypted and inaccessible.

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After First Unlock (AFU)

⚠ No Knox vault

AFU security protects data after the device has been unlocked at least once since boot. While less secure than BFU, AFU with hardware keystore still provides strong protection against many attacks.