Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Performance
64.870.8
Camera
51.651.6
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.573.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.870.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G share similar build quality, featuring a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, a plastic back, and an aluminum frame, both measuring 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm and weighing 190g.
- They both have a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the S20 FE is powered by the Exynos 990 chipset, while the S20 FE 5G utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, offering enhanced processing capabilities.
- Both models include a triple-camera setup with identical specifications, including a 12 MP wide, 8 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide lens, along with a 32 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4500 mAh, supporting 25W charging and wireless charging.
- Both run on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1, providing a similar software experience, but the S20 FE 5G offers 5G connectivity, absent in the standard S20 FE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 23
2020, September 23
Announced
2020, September 23
2020, September 23
Description
Also available with 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy S20 LiteVersions: SM-G781B (International); SM-G781U (USA); SM-G781U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-G781W (Canada); SM-G7810 (China, Hong Kong); SM-G781N (Korea)
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Version 1Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - Version 2
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - Version 1Adreno 650 - Version 2
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange
Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/200 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/200 Mbps, 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No

