Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $1,199.99)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched March 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is the middle flagship of the S20 series, featuring a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 (US) or Exynos 990 (Global) chipset, quad rear camera system (12MP Wide + 64MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide + VGA DepthVision/ToF), 10MP front camera, 8GB/12GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and 5G connectivity.
LAUNCH
| Announced | February 11, 2020 |
| Released | March 6, 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~525 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (1080p only) / 60Hz (QHD+) |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Curved edges |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (US/China) / Samsung Exynos 990 (Global) |
| CPU | Snapdragon: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) / Exynos: Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 — Snapdragon / Mali-G77 MP11 — Exynos |
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.0) |
| Expandable Storage | Yes — microSD up to 1TB |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 10 (One UI 2.0); upgradable to Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Security | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Up to 90 FPS on Smooth + Extreme settings (Snapdragon 865 variant). The Exynos 990 variant often throttles down to 40-50 FPS after a few minutes due to thermal issues. |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Averaged around 60 FPS on supported settings. |
| Genshin Impact | Performance varies by graphics settings, game version and temperature. |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 865 delivers strong and consistent gaming performance. The Exynos 990 variant is comparable but may show more thermal throttling in sustained heavy gaming. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v11 / v10 | Around 828,000 – 874,382 points |
| AnTuTu v8 / v9 | Around 556,000 – 623,000 points |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~341,000 – 353,726 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~135,000 – 160,485 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~133,000 – 159,897 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~190,000 – 232,978 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~1,100 – 1,200 (Snapdragon) / ~1,000 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~3,200 – 3,400 (Snapdragon) / ~2,800 (Exynos) |
Benchmark results are typical third-party figures; actual scores vary by software version, temperature, testing conditions and individual device variant.
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Depth Camera | VGA DepthVision / ToF depth sensor |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x Space Zoom (digital) |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and telephoto; Super Steady video (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Optimizer, Live Focus, Super Slow-mo, Single Take |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Live Focus, AR Emoji |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 8K @ 24fps, 4K UHD @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps (Super Slow-mo), HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh |
| Video Playback | Samsung-rated; region/model dependent |
| Audio Playback | Samsung-rated; region/model dependent |
| Talk Time | Samsung-rated; region/model dependent |
CHARGING
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Wired Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes — 5G supported; exact bands and network technology depend on regional/carrier model |
| 4G LTE | Yes — Gigabit-class LTE (Cat20 2000/150 Mbps; region/model dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
| ANT+ | Yes |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support (PC-like experience on external display) |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Single SIM) or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / microSD (Hybrid dual SIM; region/model dependent) |
| eSIM | eSIM support varies by model/region |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | AKG-tuned Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Audio Formats | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 186 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Cosmic Gray, Cosmic Black, Cloud Blue, Cloud White — availability varied by market |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | Yes — microSD up to 1TB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $1,199.99) |
| 512GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G985F (Global LTE), SM-G986U (US 5G), SM-G986B (International 5G) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G offers a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz display, a more substantial 4,500mAh battery, and an additional VGA DepthVision/ToF depth sensor compared to the standard S20. It features the same Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 chipset, 8K video recording, 30x Space Zoom, and 25W Super Fast Charging. It was discontinued after the S21 series launch and is now a collector's item for flagship enthusiasts.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 PLUS 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 with 8GB/12GB RAM handles daily tasks and gaming well. Android 13 (One UI 5.1) is the final major version supported. |
| Display | 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3200x1440, 525ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate. 120Hz limited to 1080p resolution. |
| Camera | Quad 12MP + 64MP + 12MP + VGA DepthVision/ToF camera with 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom, 8K video recording, and 30x Space Zoom. |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. 5G supported (bands vary by model). |
| Security Updates | Security update status varies by exact model; check Samsung's update history for your variant. |
| Use Case | Collector's item, DeX media station, secondary device, or dedicated media player. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.