Samsung Galaxy S20 5G

Samsung Mar 6, 2020

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is a 2020 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.2" AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 px resolution (566 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1200 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm process), 12GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and ARM Mali-G77 MP11 GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 64MP Telephoto lens and 12MP Wide Angle lens, plus a 10MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 10, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S20 5G
Launch DateFriday, March 6, 2020
Release Year2020
Dimensions151.7 × 69.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight163 g
Volume82.81 cm³
Available Colors
  • Cosmic Grey
  • Cloud Blue
  • Cloud Pink
  • Cloud White
  • Aura Red

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G was released on Friday, March 6, 2020. The phone measures 151.7 × 69.1 × 7.9 mm with a volume of 82.81 cm³ and weighs 163g. It features a 6.2" AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 px resolution (566 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red.

Display

Size6.2"
TypeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440 x 3200 px
Pixel Density566 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1200 nits
Contrast Ratio2000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G features a 6.2" AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 px resolution (566 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1200 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive 2000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, dci-p3, dual edge display, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Reverse wireless charging 9W
  • Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 15W

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is equipped with a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable. Additional features include reverse wireless charging 9w, fast wireless charging 2.0 15w.

Hardware

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 7 nm
  • max freq: 2.73 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G77 MP11
RAM & Storage12GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.0
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score623,000 (v9)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is equipped with Samsung Exynos 990 built on 7 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G77 MP11. The device comes with 12GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.0). In AnTuTu benchmark v9, it achieves 623,000 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), ANT+, APT-x. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 240fps
  • 960fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • OIS
  • EIS
  • Stereo Sound

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.76" size and 1.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G also includes a 64MP Telephoto lens (f/2.0) and a 12MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G uses a 10MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1.22 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K2LD
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 1.80 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.76"

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.72"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K2LA
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 10 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 3x hybrid zoom
  • 30x digital zoom
  • 8k video 30fps
  • Wide angle lens 120º
  • Front camera FOV 80º
  • Front camera video 4K 60fps
Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 960 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version10
Max OS Version13

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G runs on Android 10 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 990 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 349.00
USD 378.18
128 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 169.79
USD 169.79
128 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 184.99
USD 240.67
128 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 349.00
USD 378.18
128 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 169.79
USD 169.79
128 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 184.99
USD 240.67
128 GB 12 GB