Side-by-side technical data
vivo S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Comparison between vivo S20 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo S20, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP64
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 866,863 | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | 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 | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, White | Lavender, Mint Green, Navy, White, Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Bronze |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 407 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 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, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | 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 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps Best value | 1,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2429A | SM-G780F, SM-G780F/DSM, SM-G780G |
