Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S20 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
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $141 | $349 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 163 g | 190 g |
| Released | Mar 2020 | Oct 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S20 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S20 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Always-on display, 120Hz refresh rate available at FHD resolution | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset (Global) | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) | — |
| Chipset (USA) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | — |
| CPU (Global) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| CPU (USA) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| GPU (Global) | Mali-G77 MP11 | — |
| GPU (USA) | Adreno 650 | — |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.0 | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video | 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 | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in) | 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or eSIM |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (Snapdragon model only) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, February 11 | 2020, September 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 06 | Available. Released 2020, October 02 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — 163 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 190 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G — Mar 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus Oct 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S20 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G 8/10.