Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 405 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 90.5 %
- against 86 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Bronze | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 90.5 % 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 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| 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 | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 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, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 13 | — |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 |
| 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 Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.72 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 | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS |
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