Display
Size:
6.2 inches
6.6 inches
Resolution:
3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 566 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI
Technology:
Dynamic AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
120Hz (@1080p)
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
88.59 %
84.26 %
Features:
HDR 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
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225
Processor:
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 570, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Adreno 650
Adreno 619
RAM:
12GB LPDDR5
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
128GB (UFS 3.0)
128GB, available to use: 106 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F2.2
Third camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
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)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, EIS
Front:
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
20 MP (Autofocus)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm)
6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight:
5.78 oz (163.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
In-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Cloud blue, Cosmic grey, Cloud pink, Cosmic white
Prism Dot black, Prism Dot white, Prism Dot grey
Cellular
5G:
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, Sub-6
LTE (FDD):
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)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
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
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 3.1
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, Galileo, 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:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Jan 24, 2020
Apr 08, 2021
FCC ID value:
A3LSMG981U
A3LSMA426U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.07 W/kg
1.11 W/kg
Body:
1.03 W/kg
1.25 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.25 W/kg
1.06 W/kg
Phablet:
3.99 W/kg
3.81 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 1000
€ 340
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A42 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Feb 11, 2020
Sep 02, 2020
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