Display
Size:
5.5 inches
5.4 inches
6.2 inches
Resolution:
2560 x 1440 pixels, 538 PPI
2560 x 1440 pixels, 540 PPI
3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 566 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED
Screen-to-body:
72.46 %
68.03 %
88.59 %
Peak brightness:
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
ShatterShield, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
120Hz refresh rate (@1080p), HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250
Processor:
Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 20 nm
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm
GPU:
Adreno 418
Adreno 430
Adreno 650
RAM:
3GB LPDDR3
3GB
12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
32GB, available to use: 21.9 GB
64GB
128GB (UFS 3.0)
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), LG UX UI
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
3000 mAh
3760 mAh
4000 mAh
Type:
Li - Ion, User replaceable
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Fast charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Single camera
Single camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
16 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus)
21 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
HDR, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, HDR, EIS
Front:
8 MP
5 MP (Flash)
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
5.86 x 3.00 x 0.39 inches (148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm)
5.90 x 3.07 x 0.36 inches (149.8 x 78 x 9.2 mm)
5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm)
Weight:
5.47 oz (155.0 g)
5.96 oz (169.0 g)
5.78 oz (163.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Splash
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:
Notification light, Interchangeable covers
Interchangeable covers
Keys:
Back: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black, Gray, Brown, White
Black, White
Cloud blue, Cosmic grey, Cloud pink, Cosmic white
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
LTE (FDD):
Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+)
Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:
Micro SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback, Custom equalizer, Preset equalizer
Album art cover, Background playback
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM, Stereo, RDS
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
4.1
4.1
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
microUSB, USB 2.0
microUSB, USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:
Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging
Mass storage device, Charging
Charging, Headphones port, OTG
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Jul 16, 2015
Aug 12, 2015
Jan 24, 2020
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.75 W/kg
1.38 W/kg
1.07 W/kg
Body:
0.38 W/kg
0.17 W/kg
1.03 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.52 W/kg
1.58 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
0.34 W/kg
0.24 W/kg
1.25 W/kg
Phablet:
3.99 W/kg
EU SAR:
Head:
0.61 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 720
$ 1000
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Handsfree, Charger, USB cable, Manual
Availability
Officially announced:
Apr 28, 2015
Oct 27, 2015
Feb 11, 2020