Samsung Galaxy A20
#3117
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
#2738Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
43.143.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.360.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A20 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Galaxy A7 (2018) has a slightly smaller 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A20 is powered by the Exynos 7884 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the A7 utilizes the more powerful Exynos 7885 with options for up to 6GB of RAM.
- The A20's camera setup includes a dual rear camera with a 13 MP main sensor, while the A7 boasts a triple rear camera system with a 24 MP main sensor, offering better photographic capabilities.
- The A20 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the A7's 3300 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the A20 shipping with Android 9.0 and the A7 with Android 8.0, both being upgradable.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass on the front, but the A7 has a glass back compared to the A20's plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
General
Release Date
2019, March 19
2018
Announced
2019, March 19
2018, September 20
Description
Versions: SM-A205F/DS, SM-A205FN/DS (Global); SM-A205U (USA); SM-A205GN/DS (Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan), SM-A205YN (Australia, New Zealand), SM-A205G/DS (LATAM/Brazil), SM-A205W (Canada)
Versions: SM-A750F/DS (EMEA); SM-A750G (Hong Kong); SM-A750FN/DS (Europe)
Display
Size
6.4"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7884 (14 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-G71
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm (6.29 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
169 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange, Gold
Black, blue, gold, pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes