The Samsung Galaxy S20 was officially launched in February 2020 as part of Samsung’s flagship S20 series.It was designed to bring premium hardware, a high-refresh-rate display, and advanced cameras, setting the tone for Samsung’s 2020 flagship lineup.
Important Considerations
- 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Quad HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support.
- Powered by Exynos 990 (global) or Snapdragon 865 (USA/China/Korea).
- Available with 8 GB / 12 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 1 TB.
- Triple rear camera system: 12 MP main (OIS) + 64 MP telephoto (3× hybrid zoom, 30× digital) + 12 MP ultra-wide; front camera is 10 MP.
- 4,000 mAh battery with 25 W fast charging, 15 W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
- Extra features: IP68 water/dust resistance, under-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, Samsung DeX, and 5G support (in select models).
- Downsides: Small battery compared to larger S20+ and Ultra, Exynos 990 variant had performance/battery complaints, high price even in used condition.
Better Alternatives
- Samsung Galaxy S20+ / S20 Ultra – larger batteries and more advanced cameras.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21 FE – newer hardware with improved performance and longer software support.
- OnePlus 8 / 9 – strong performance with smoother software at competitive pricing.
- Google Pixel 6 / 7 – excellent camera experience and cleaner Android (if available in your market).
Specs Overview
The Samsung Galaxy S20 features a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 chipset, paired with 8 GB or 12 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD. Its triple rear camera setup includes a 12 MP main sensor, 64 MP telephoto with hybrid zoom, and a 12 MP ultra-wide, while the front houses a 10 MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with 25 W wired, 15 W wireless, and reverse wireless charging. Extra features include IP68 durability, stereo speakers, 5G support, Samsung DeX, and an under-display fingerprint sensor.



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