Overall Score
68.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#745)68.4
Performance(#2549)64.8
Camera(#339)53.6
Display(#646)88.5
Battery(#847)66.0
Build(#759)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S20
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, weighing 163g.
- Its 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 12 MP wide lens, a 64 MP telephoto lens with 1.1x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video.
- A 4000mAh battery supports 25W wired and wireless charging, ensuring decent longevity.
- The software runs on Android 10, upgradeable to Android 13 with One UI 5, offering a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C 3.2, but it lacks a headphone jack.
- Special features include stereo speakers and water resistance.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Cosmic Grey and Cloud Blue.
- Overall, the Galaxy S20 combines premium build quality with advanced display and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, February 11
Announced2020, February 11
DescriptionAlso available with 5G
Display
Size6.2"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPUMali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
Weight163 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo