Realme GT 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $349 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.43 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 186 g | 190 g |
| Released | Mar 2021 | Oct 2020 |
Summary: Realme GT 5G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme GT 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 360Hz touch sampling rate | — |
Platform
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 2.0, upgradable to Realme UI 4.0 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX682); 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 73mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Super Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Bokeh, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Dazzle Color Mode, Hypertext, Portrait Distortion Correction | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama, Portrait Bokeh, Timelapse Video, Panoramic View, Beauty, AI Beauty, Filter, Mirror Image, Super Nightscape, Adjustable Bokeh, Portrait Distortion Correction | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS) |
Battery
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 65W wired, 100% in 35 min (advertised) | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (Glass) / 158.5 x 73.3 x 9.1 mm (Vegan Leather) | 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (Glass) / 186.5 g (Vegan Leather) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or vegan leather back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or eSIM |
| Colors | Gold/Black, Blue, Silver, Racing Yellow (Vegan Leather) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2021 | 2020, September 23 |
| Status | Available. Released March 2021 (China), June 2021 (Global) | Available. Released 2020, October 02 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Realme GT 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
Realme GT 5G — 12 GB for the Realme GT 5G versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Which is lighter, Realme GT 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
Realme GT 5G — 186 g for the Realme GT 5G versus 190 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Which is newer, Realme GT 5G or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
Realme GT 5G — Mar 2021 for the Realme GT 5G versus Oct 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Is the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme GT 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G 8/10.