Side-by-side technical data
vivo S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Comparison between vivo S20 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| 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 12 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 Plus 5G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 460 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP64
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.63 GHz | 2.73 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 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 processor with 2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Gold, White | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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, 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, 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, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 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 |
| 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 | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 160 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | S20 | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2429A | SM-G986, SM-G986F, SM-G986F/DS, SM-G986U, SM-G986U1, SM-G9860, SM-G986B/DS, SM-G986N, SM-G986B, SM-G986W, SCG02 |
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