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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Samsung Galaxy S20: 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 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.2″
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 407 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.5 %
- against 84.8 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | 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 | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,000 | 623,010 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2x 2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. | 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 | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Mint Green, Navy, White, Red, Orange, Blue, 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 | 84.8 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 407 ppi | 563 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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+ | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.76 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg Best value | 0.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg Best value | 1.52 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G780F, SM-G780F/DSM, SM-G780G | SM-G980, SM-G980F, SM-G980F/DS |
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