Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $1,199.99)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched March 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G is the larger 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 depth sensor), 10MP front camera, 12GB RAM (on 5G models), 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 |
| Brightness | ~1200 nits (peak) |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Curved edges, 120Hz refresh rate (1080p only) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (7nm+) — US / Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm+) — 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 | 12GB (LPDDR5) on 5G models; regional LTE variants may differ |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB (UFS 3.0; market dependent) |
| 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 60 FPS on supported settings; 120Hz display limited to 1080p; performance varies by chipset, game version and thermal conditions |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Up to 60 FPS on supported settings; performance varies by chipset, game version and graphics settings |
| Genshin Impact | Performance varies by chipset, graphics settings, game version and temperature; Exynos variants tend to show more thermal throttling than Snapdragon variants |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 865 generally delivers stronger and more consistent gaming performance than Exynos 990. Both variants handle competitive games well, but Exynos models may show more thermal throttling in sustained heavy gaming. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v8 (Snapdragon 865) | ~560,000 – 580,000 |
| AnTuTu v8 (Exynos 990) | ~510,000 – 530,000 |
| AnTuTu v9 (Snapdragon 865) | ~630,000 – 650,000 |
| AnTuTu v9 (Exynos 990) | ~580,000 – 600,000 |
| AnTuTu v10 (Snapdragon 865) | ~690,000 – 710,000 |
| AnTuTu v10 (Exynos 990) | ~640,000 – 660,000 |
| Geekbench 5 Single-Core | ~900 (Snapdragon) / ~850 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench 5 Multi-Core | ~3,200 (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 (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 with digital stabilization) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Optimizer, Live Focus, Super Slow-mo, Shot Suggestion, 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, 4K @ 30fps, 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 | Aerospace-grade 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+ 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+ 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 with 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.