Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Samsung Galaxy M20
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Samsung Galaxy M20, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Price | $66 | $109 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 169 g | 186 g |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A20 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy M20 is ahead on battery, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A20 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT (IPS LCD) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm² (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified, but noted to be easily scratched in reviews | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version, some sources mention Gorilla Glass 3 for alternatives, but not explicitly for M20 display protection) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7884 (14 nm) | Exynos 7904 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 15W wired (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) | 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm (6.16 x 2.93 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 169 g (6.0 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back and frame |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy M20 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, March 19 | 2019, January 28 |
| Released | 2019, April 5 | 2019, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Samsung Galaxy M20?
Samsung Galaxy M20 — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M20.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Samsung Galaxy M20?
Samsung Galaxy M20 — 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy M20.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Samsung Galaxy M20?
Samsung Galaxy A20 — 169 g for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy M20.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Samsung Galaxy M20?
Samsung Galaxy A20 — Apr 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus Feb 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy M20.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Samsung Galaxy M20 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A20 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M20 7/10.
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