Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - specs comparison

Display

Size:

5.1 inches

5.8 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

2560 x 1440 pixels, 576 PPI

2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 568 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI

Technology:

Super AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

64.29 %

74.89 %

85.79 %

Peak brightness:

500 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

120Hz refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250

Processor:

Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm

Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm

GPU:

Adreno 530

Adreno 540

Adreno 650

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

6GB LPDDR5

Internal storage:

32GB, available to use: 23 GB

64GB

128GB (UFS 3.1), 103.4

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 200 GB

microSDXC up to 256 GB

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Samsung TouchWiz UI

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), Samsung One UI

Android (10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

4000 mAh

4500 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Camera

Rear:

Single camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.7; 1.4 μm

F1.7; 26 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.76"; 1.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Optical zoom: 3x; Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1 μm

Third camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

HDR, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

EIS

Front:

5 MP (HDR)

8 MP (Wide Angle, Autofocus, HDR)

32 MP (EIS, HDR)

Video capture:

2560x1440 (QHD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design

Dimensions:

5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches (148.8 x 75.0 x 9.9 mm)

5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches (152.1 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm)

6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches (159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm)

Weight:

6.53 oz (185.0 g)

7.34 oz (208.0 g)

6.70 oz (190.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic

Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust, Shock, Temperature; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified

Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Camo green, Titanium gray, Sandy gold

Gold, Gray

Cloud red, Cloud orange, Cloud lavender, Cloud mint, Cloud navy, Cloud white

Cellular

5G:

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), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)

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), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

UMTS:

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

Data Speed:

HSPA

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS

LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Album art cover, Background playback

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

4.2

5.1, EDR

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, i; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

microUSB, USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Features:

Charging, Mass storage device

Mass storage device, Charging

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Other:

NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Apr 22, 2016

Jun 30, 2017

Sep 17, 2020

FCC ID value:

A3LSMG891A link

A3LSMG892A link

A3LSMG781U link

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.92 W/kg

0.57 W/kg

0.32 W/kg

Body:

0.75 W/kg

0.37 W/kg

0.82 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.55 W/kg

1.59 W/kg

1.60 W/kg

Wireless Router:

0.92 W/kg

0.44 W/kg

1.01 W/kg

Phablet:

3.88 W/kg

3.43 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 795

$ 850

$ 699

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20 FE User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

Availability

Officially announced:

Jun 06, 2016

Aug 07, 2017

Sep 23, 2020