Samsung Galaxy S20 5G: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 01.22.20 | Updated 01.12.24

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G

  • Model: Galaxy S20 5G
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.97 out of 5 (69 votes)
  • Release Date:  February 11, 2020
  • Price: 899 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • Storage and memory
  • Screen: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2 inc
  • Main Camera:  Triple, 64MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 10MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is a high-end smartphone that was released on February 11, 2020. It features a robust network connectivity range, supporting GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, and 5G technologies. The device is compatible with a multitude of bands across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G spectrums, ensuring users can stay connected in various regions and network conditions. It boasts high-speed internet capabilities with HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A up to 2000/150 Mbps, and 5G speeds of 2+ Gbps DL.

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G

Launch date

11 February 2020

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G PricePrice

First price

899 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.97 inc (151.7 mm)

Width

2.72 inc ( 69.1 mm)

Depth

0.31 inc ( 7.9 mm)

Weight

5.75 oz (163 grams)

Build materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame

Water resistant

Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Colors

Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G screenScreen

Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size

6.2 inc

Screen Area

93.8 cm2

Resolution

1440 x 3200 px

Points per inch

563 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

20:9

Ratio (screen:body)

89.5%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Additional Features

-HDR10+
-Always-on display
-120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD refresh rate

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 990 (7 nm+)
or Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) - USA

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-G77 MP11 - Global
Adreno 650 - USA

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 12GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 10.0; One UI 2

User Interface

One UI 2

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Triple

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
-64 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom
-12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video

Features

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video Recording 4320p@24fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF

Features

Dual video call, Auto-HDR

Video Recording 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - SM-G981U
-5G - SA/NSA/Sub6
5G band 2(1900), 5(850), 41(2500), 66(1700), 71(600), - SM-G981U
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps; 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
SAR EU 0.38 W/kg (head) 1.52 W/kg (body)
SAR 1.07 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
USB 3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast battery charging 25W
-USB Power Delivery 3.0
-Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W
-Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio FM radio (USA & Canada only)
Others -32-bit/384kHz audio
-
-Dolby Atmos sound
-Tuned by AKG
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
-Bixby natural language commands and dictation
-Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 9 Score622990 (Position 316 out of 1346)
Antutu 8 Score503328 (Position 102 out of 1145)

See the page Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core787 (Position 403 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core3038 (Position 300 out of 1876)

See the page Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/smartphones/galaxy-s20/specs/


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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Reviews and Opinions

Rate this smartphone
3.97 / 5
(69)

Pros:
  • Fantastic display with 120Hz refresh rate
  • Strong camera performance with 3x lossless zoom 
  • Powerful processing and 5G-ready
  • Compact design, manageable one-handed use
  • High-quality sound
Cons:
  • Expensive, particularly for 5G variants
  • Fingerprint scanner can be erratic
  • Does not support all 5G networks
  • No headphone jack
  • Relatively short battery life
  • Camera has a tendency to overly smooth faces

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S20 5G cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 899 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G come out?

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G mobile was launched on February 11, 2020 in these colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S20 5G ?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has dimensions of Height: 151.7 mm Width: 69.1 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 163 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S20 5G?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1440 x 3200 px at a pixel density of 563 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 990 (7 nm+) with processor Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is available with internal memory of 128GB 12GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G?

The device have a Triple rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video and features like LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF and features like Dual video call, Auto-HDR