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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865): 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 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.73 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,000 | 743,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | 1,117 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | 3,274 Best value |
| CPU Description | 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. | 1x 2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x 2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x 1.80 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 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red | — |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.5 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px | 3,200 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 525 ppi | 525 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 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, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 11 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | NFC, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.03 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.38 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.57 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS | — |
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