Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy A21
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
90.94 %
79.20 %
Features
120Hz refresh rate (@1080p), HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250
Mediatek Helio P35
Processor
GPU
Adreno 650
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 104.1 GB
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear
Quad camera
Quad camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Second camera
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 1x; Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera
0.3 MP VGA (ToF 3D depth sensing)
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.0
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
OIS, HDR, EIS
Front
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
13 MP
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Cosmic grey, Cloud blue, Cosmic black, Cosmic white, Aura red, Aura blue
Black
Cellular
5G
n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
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), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Charging, Headphones port, OTG
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Hearing aid compatible
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jan 28, 2020
Apr 17, 2020
Measured SAR
Head
0.25 W/kg
0.42 W/kg
Body
0.89 W/kg
1.27 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.27 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.35 W/kg
1.27 W/kg
Phablet
2.95 W/kg
Buyers information
Price
$ 1200
$ 250
In The Box
Download the Samsung Galaxy S20+ Manual as a PDF file.
Download the Samsung Galaxy A21 Manual as a PDF file.
Availability
Officially announced
Feb 11, 2020
Apr 08, 2020
