Samsung Galaxy S20
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $999)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched March 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 is the flagship of the S20 series, featuring a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 (US) or Exynos 990 (Global) chipset, triple rear camera system (12MP Wide + 64MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide), 10MP front camera, 8GB/12GB RAM, 4,000mAh 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 | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~563 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 | 8 GB (LTE) / 12 GB (5G) (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 60 FPS on Smooth graphics; 60Hz display limit prevents higher frame rates; 120Hz mode limited to 1080p |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Up to 60 FPS on Very High graphics + Max FPS; performance varies by chipset |
| Genshin Impact | Medium settings at 40–50 FPS; Higher settings cause thermal throttling on Exynos variants |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 865 delivers stronger and more consistent gaming performance than Exynos 990. Both variants handle competitive games well, but Exynos models 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 |
| Geekbench 5 Single-Core | ~900 (Snapdragon) / ~850 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench 5 Multi-Core | ~3,200 (Snapdragon) / ~2,800 (Exynos) |
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 optical zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x digital zoom |
| 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 |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 8x digital zoom |
| 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 | 4,000 mAh |
| Video Playback | Up to 18 hours (Samsung-rated; region/model dependent) |
| Audio Playback | Up to 78 hours (Samsung-rated; region/model dependent) |
| Talk Time | Up to 20 hours on some regional models |
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 — Sub-6 (US) / Sub-6 + mmWave (select variants) |
| 4G LTE | Yes — Gigabit-class LTE (Cat20 2000/150 Mbps) |
| 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) |
| eSIM | Not supported |
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 | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 163 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | Yes — microSD up to 1TB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| 128GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued (originally $999) |
| 128GB / 12GB RAM (5G) | Discontinued |
| 512GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G980F (Global), SM-G981U (US) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S20 marked a major shift in Samsung's flagship strategy with 120Hz displays, 5G connectivity, and 8K video recording. It introduced a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a triple 12MP + 64MP + 12MP camera system with 3x hybrid zoom, a 4,000mAh battery, and 25W Super Fast Charging. Key compromises included the removal of the headphone jack and the reliance on region-specific chipset variants, where the Snapdragon 865 outperforms the Exynos 990. It was discontinued after the S21 series launch.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 with 8/12GB RAM handles daily tasks and gaming well. Android 13 (One UI 5.1) is the final version supported; no further major OS updates. |
| Display | 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3200x1440, 563ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate. Still excellent, but 120Hz is limited to 1080p resolution. DisplayMate A+ certified. |
| Camera | Triple 12MP + 64MP + 12MP camera with 3x hybrid zoom, 8K video recording, and Single Take feature. Good but lacks modern computational photography features. |
| Battery | 4,000 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 (Sub-6/mmWave on select variants). |
| Security Updates | No longer receives security updates. Not recommended for daily use. |
| Use Case | Collector's item, DeX media station, secondary device, or dedicated media player. Not recommended as a primary daily driver. |
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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.