Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
#58Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance
89.797.2
Camera
97.588.3
Display
96.295.3
Battery
91.287.8
Build
96.396.9
Connectivity
86.588.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
83.792.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the S25 Edge utilizes a titanium frame and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for enhanced durability.
- Both phones have a 6.7-inch display, but the S20+ uses Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology, whereas the S25 Edge employs LTPO AMOLED 2X, with the S25 Edge offering a slightly higher resolution.
- In terms of performance, the S25 Edge is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865 in the S20+.
- The S25 Edge's camera system boasts a 200 MP main sensor, significantly outpacing the S20+'s 12 MP main camera, while both devices support 8K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S20+ at 4500 mAh compared to the S25 Edge's 3900 mAh, although both support 25W charging.
- Finally, the S20+ runs on Android 10 upgradable to Android 13, while the S25 Edge comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
General
Release Date
2020, February 11
2025, May 13
Announced
2020, February 11
2025, May 13
Description
Also 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)
Previously known as Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-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
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 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)
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Best Face, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
3900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired, PD, QC2.0, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8 mm (6.23 x 2.98 x 0.23 in)
Weight
188 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2), titanium frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Colors
Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 15, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer