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Samsung Galaxy S20/S20 5G
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Display: 6.2-inch 1440 x 3200 pixels QHD+ screen
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Camera: 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Main / 10 MP front
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Storage: 128 GB
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RAM: 8 GB
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CPU: Octa-core Exynos 990 & Snapdragon 865 CPU
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OS: Android 10; OneUI v2
The Samsung Galaxy S20 and the S20 5G marks the beginning of another decade for the Galaxy S-series. After a complete 10 years since the launch of the first Galaxy S1, Samsung decided to make a jump to the Galaxy S20 instead of the S11. So despite the naming scheme, the S20-series still remains the direct successor of the older S10-seies launched back in February, 2019. From the screen, the S20 comes in a 6.2 inches display with a 1440 x 3200 QHD+ display and an impressive 89% screen-to-body ratio.
The Galaxy S20 is available in two versions; the international version running on Samsung’s Exynos 990 CPU along with Mali G77 GPU, or the USA version, which is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 CPU along with Adreno 650 GPU. Both versions has 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage expandable via a microSDXC card.
On the camera department, you are getting a triple main camera modules; a combination of a 12 MP main sensor, a 12 MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a large 64 MP telephoto lens.
The main sensor is capable of Dual pixels PDAF, f/1.8 aperture and Super Steady Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), along with a single LED flash. For selfie lovers, there is a single 10-megapixel sensor upfront, featuring dual pixels PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR and f/2.2 aperture.
There is a non-removable 4000 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging features via a USB Type-C interface. The Galaxy S20 is available in Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink colors, and you can even choose between a single or dual SIM options.
Above all, the S20 is available in both 4G and 5G variants. The 5G S20 comes with additional 5G network bands giving it faster data network and a download speed of up to 5-gigabyte per seconds. Both variants runs the latest Android 10 based on Samsung One UI v2. Other key specifications and silent features of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 and the S20 5G are contained in the table below.
Samsung Galaxy S20/S20 5G Full Specs and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) - CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) |
| 5G Network Bands | 5G band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 40(2300), 77(3700), 78(3500); SA/NSA/Sub6 - For the Galaxy S20 Plus 5G model only |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL) |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries |
Samsung Galaxy S20 SM-G980 Samsung Galaxy S20 SM-G980F Samsung Galaxy S20 Exynos Samsung Galaxy S20 Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S20 Global Samsung Galaxy S20 USA and Canada |
| Announced | 2020, February |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, February |
BODY
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 163 grams |
| Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6) - Glass back (Gorilla Glass 6) - Aluminum frame |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 10.0; One UI 2 |
| Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. |
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Version - Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) - USA Version |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. |
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Version - Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA Version |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. |
Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Version - Qualcomm Adreno 650 - USA Version |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 8 GB |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Face detection F/2.0 aperture LED Flash Panorama HDR 64 MP Telephoto (second camera) 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (depth sensor) (third camera) |
| Video Resolution | [email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, HDR10+, dual-video rec., stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 10-megapixel punch hole camera |
| Camera Features |
F/2.0 aperture FaceID Face beautification Auto-HDR |
| Video Resolution | [email protected]/60fps, [email protected] |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Placed at the basement |
| Audio Jack Type | No |
| Sound Enhancements |
Yes - Stereo speakers - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Tuned by AKG |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| FM Radio | FM radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging |
Yes, 25W fast charging - Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W - USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W |
| Talk Time <strong>Talk Time</strong> is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 29 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 670 hours |
| Music Play | Up to 28 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink |
| Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
| Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box |
1x Samsung Galaxy S20 1x Screen Protector (pre-applied) 1x Phone Case 1x Type-C Cable 1x Power Adapter 1x SIM Tray Ejector 1x Quick Start Guide |
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