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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW vs Samsung W21 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW and Samsung W21 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 566 ppi
- against 372 ppi
- Weight
- 168.1 g
- against 288 g
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- against 11 W
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,200 px
- against 2,208 px
Samsung W21 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 595,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores. | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, Grey, White | Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.1 mm | 128.2 mm |
| Body Height | 151.7 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 168.1 g Best value | 288 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.5 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W Best value | 11 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,768 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 2,208 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 566 ppi Best value | 372 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 6 | Always-On Display, Touchscreen, HDR10+, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.91 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G UW | W21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G981V | — |
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