Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M04
Samsung Galaxy M20
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.443.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.458.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M04 features a larger 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Galaxy M20 has a slightly smaller 6.3-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M04 is powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, whereas the M20 uses the Exynos 7904, which may offer better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup, but the M20's camera includes an ultrawide lens and a wider aperture for improved low-light performance.
- Both models have a 5000mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The M04 runs on Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1, while the M20 originally launched with Android 8.1 but is upgradable to Android 10 with One UI 2.
- Both phones have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the M20 is slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M04
Samsung Galaxy M20
General
Release Date
2022, December 10
2019, January 28
Announced
2022, December 10
2019, January 28
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-M205F/DS (Global); SM-M205FN/DS (Europe); SM-M205G/DS (APAC); SM-M205M/DS (LATAM/Brazil)
Display
Size
6.5"
6.3"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm (6.16 x 2.93 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sea Glass Green, Shadow Blue
Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
OS Version
Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

