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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 282 g
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- against 11 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,135
- against 840
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.73 GHz | 3.09 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,000 | 564,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | 1,135 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | 3,097 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Mongoose M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.50 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.09 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Pink, White, Red | Bronze, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.1 mm | 128.2 mm |
| Body Height | 151.7 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 282 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % Best value | 88.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W Best value | 11 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| 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 | 563 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | Foldable Display, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.23″ |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 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/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | 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, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, FM Radio, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.03 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.38 W/kg Best value | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.52 W/kg | 1.45 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 5G | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G981, SM-G981F, SM-G981F/DS, SM-G981B/DS, SM-G981U, SM-G981U1, SM-G981N, SM-G981B, SM-G9810, SM-G981W, SC-51A, SCG01 | SM-F916B, SM-F916U, SM-F916U1, SM-F916N, SM-F9160, SM-F916W, SCG05 |
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