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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.2″
- OS Version
- 13
- against 10
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 405 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.5 %
- against 86 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,039 | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | 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. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Bronze | Grey, Blue, Pink, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Reverse Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 563 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | 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, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ | 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 |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.07 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.503 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.355 W/kg Best value | 1.52 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 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 |
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