Overall Score
71.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#388)71.1
Performance(#1254)70.8
Camera(#341)53.6
Display(#655)88.5
Battery(#382)73.5
Build(#1612)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, weighing 188g.
- Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, providing vibrant visuals at 1200 nits peak brightness.
- Powered by the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 chipset, it delivers robust performance with options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a versatile rear setup with a 12MP wide, 64MP telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide lenses, capable of recording 8K video at 24fps.
- A 10MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
- The 4500mAh battery supports 25W wired and wireless charging, ensuring prolonged usage.
- Running on Android 10, upgradeable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1, it offers a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The device also features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Available in multiple colors, it combines aesthetics with functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, February 11
Announced2020, February 11
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-G986B, SM-G986F (International); SM-G986U (USA); SM-G986U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-G986W (Canada); SM-G9860 (China, Hong Kong); SM-G986N (Korea)
Display
Size6.7"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 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, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB 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 video0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
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
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
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 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo