Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,338,069
- against 623,000
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 407 ppi
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 190 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 2,815 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,338,069 Best value | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,995 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,413 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2x 2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Lavender, Mint Green, Navy, White, Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Bronze |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 407 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless, Notch | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.24 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 | SM-G780F, SM-G780F/DSM, SM-G780G |
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