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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 70% of smartphones
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

25%

6.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

7.9

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

6.2

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 71% of smartphones
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 171 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 78% of smartphones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

7.9

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

6.2

Audio

3%

7.6

Design

7.3
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 171 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 6.5 points, which is higher than 59.1% of smartphones.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.8
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
â–² Better than 70% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor which is faster than processors in 70.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.84 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP which is higher than that of 83.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
â–² Better than 73% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 72.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
38.9 mm²
Main camera sensor area
38.9 mm²
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 38.9 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 51.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.8 µm
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.8 µm which is larger than in 98.4% of smartphones and equal to the size in 1.4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 3200 px
Screen resolution
1440x 3200 px
★ Better than 96% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x3200 px which is higher than that of 96% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
525 ppi
Pixel density
525 ppi
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 525 ppi which is higher than that of 96.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Charging speed
25 W
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Number of microphones
3
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.9 mm
Height
161.9 mm
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.9 mm which is shorter than 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
73.7 mm
Width
73.7 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.7 mm which is narrower than 86.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.8 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.8 mm which is thinner than 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
188 g
Weight
188 g
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 188 g which is lighter than 70.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,271 cm³
Device volume
82,271 cm³
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,271 cm³ which is smaller than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1440 x 3200 px
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 1 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.8 µm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.8 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.8 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 32.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    525 ppi
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (525 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    525 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 5.7% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.76 vs 7.3).
    7.76 vs 7.34
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 75.8% more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1,800 KB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1800 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,800 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 60.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    40.98 GB/s
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    40.98 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 8.9% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    11,748
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (11,748 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    11,748 vs 10,783
  • 10.7% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,043
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,043 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,043 vs 942
  • 19.9% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,038
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,038 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,038 vs 2,533
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 22.4% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3,813
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (3,813 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    3,813 vs 3,115
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 1 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.8 µm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.8 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.8 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 24 fps
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x24 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 21.6% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    38.9 mm²
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (38.9 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    38.9 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.2
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1440 x 3200 px
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x3200 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 32.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    525 ppi
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (525 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    525 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    2000000:1
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (2000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 28.3% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    847 nits
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (847 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    847 nits vs 660 nits
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 200 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    3
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 2.3 mm narrower
    Width
    73.7 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.8 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.2% lighter
    Weight
    188 g
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (188 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    188 g vs 196.2 g
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 1.7 mm shorter
    Height
    161.9 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 15.9% smaller volume
    Device volume
    82,271 cm³
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82271 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    82,271 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 38.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    587 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (587 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    587 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 34.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    515 min
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (515 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    515 min vs 786 min
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.69 vs 8.000).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 34.6% more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£350 vs £260).
    £350 vs £260
  • 38.2% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    587 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (587 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    587 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    10 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (10 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    10 MP vs 16 MP
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 34.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    515 min
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (515 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    515 min vs 786 min
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    15 W
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    25 W
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    South Korea
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China

Video reviews

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au.pcmag.com
17/03/2020
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ - Review 2020
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pcmag.com
16/03/2020
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ Review
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gizmodo.com
19/03/2020
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The Samsung Galaxy S20+ Is the Best Android Has to Offer Right Now
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trustedreviews.com
12/03/2020
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Review
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androidcentral.com
14/01/2021
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ review: Discontinued, but still great
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laurentwillen.nl
12/06/2020
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cnet.com.en2nl.search.translate.goog
16/03/2020
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Galaxy S20 Plus review: The best of both worlds
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tweakers.net
28/03/2020
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Review - Tweakers
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androidworld.nl
15/06/2020
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G review: is the middle child the best?
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Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 12GB + 512GB variant) is a powerful, high-end 2020 flagship smartphone featuring a gorgeous 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a versatile quad-camera system capable of 30x zoom and 8K video recording, and comprehensive multi-band 5G support. Key pros include the fast Snapdragon 865 processor, generous 12GB of RAM for seamless multitasking, the large 512GB expandable storage capacity, excellent overall performance and solid battery life with 25W fast charging and wireless powershare. However, potential cons include its high original price, the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a potentially finicky in-screen fingerprint sensor, and the lack of further major Android OS updates (it is capped at Android 13/One UI 5, though security updates continue until at least 2026).

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