Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S20Samsung Galaxy S20Global · 8GB · 128GB · G980F£ 368€ 425£ 439£ 484€ 505$ 510£ 535£ 540£ 547€ 560£ 562£ 572$ 603£ 614£ 617€ 618€ 624£ 625€ 629£ 649€ 649€ 660$ 670€ 709€ 713€ 719$ 740€ 747$ 748$ 752$ 778$ 791$ 850$ 854$ 860$ 893zł 1,933zł 2,300zł 2,542zł 2,807zł 2,835R$ 2,849zł 2,865zł 2,948zł 2,999zł 3,221zł 3,238zł 3,276R$ 3,389zł 3,402R$ 3,747R$ 4,138R$ 4,179R$ 4,223R$ 4,346R$ 4,420R$ 4,748R$ 4,773R$ 4,828R$ 5,014MX$ 10,157MX$ 12,056MX$ 13,357MX$ 14,752MX$ 14,899MX$ 15,019MX$ 15,493MX$ 15,759MX$ 16,925MX$ 17,015MX$ 17,173MX$ 17,834₹ 38,000руб 38,545₹ 45,145руб 46,067₹ 49,974руб 50,691₹ 55,194₹ 55,743руб 55,985₹ 56,241руб 56,543руб 57,390₹ 57,964руб 58,796₹ 58,960руб 59,805₹ 63,323₹ 63,662руб 64,231₹ 64,305руб 64,575руб 65,618₹ 66,780руб 68,144
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B£ 509£ 526£ 526£ 560£ 568£ 570€ 588£ 596€ 608€ 608£ 609£ 623£ 640€ 645€ 656€ 658£ 669£ 684£ 688€ 689£ 698€ 704$ 705€ 719$ 728$ 728€ 739$ 771€ 773$ 786$ 789€ 790€ 794€ 806$ 826$ 843$ 862$ 885$ 926$ 947$ 952$ 966A$ 1,090zł 2,671zł 2,762zł 2,762zł 2,938zł 2,980zł 2,991zł 3,130zł 3,196zł 3,269zł 3,357zł 3,510zł 3,589zł 3,608zł 3,663R$ 3,938R$ 4,071R$ 4,071R$ 4,329R$ 4,393R$ 4,409R$ 4,614R$ 4,711R$ 4,818R$ 4,949R$ 5,173R$ 5,290R$ 5,318R$ 5,399MX$ 14,038MX$ 14,514MX$ 14,514MX$ 15,399MX$ 15,660MX$ 15,717MX$ 16,448MX$ 16,795MX$ 17,175MX$ 17,641MX$ 18,442MX$ 18,858MX$ 18,959MX$ 19,247₹ 52,521руб 53,274₹ 54,303₹ 54,303руб 55,081руб 55,081₹ 57,663₹ 58,590₹ 58,803руб 58,841руб 59,430руб 59,646₹ 61,537руб 62,419₹ 62,837руб 63,738₹ 64,260руб 65,182₹ 66,003руб 66,949₹ 68,999руб 69,988₹ 70,557₹ 70,933руб 71,568руб 71,951₹ 72,012руб 73,045
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Basics

Score
Ki Price/Quality
Score		 9.4 Ki Price/Quality
Score 		9.1 Ki Price/Quality
Score
Design and Screen score 9.4 Design & Materials 8.8 Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.6 Performance & Hardware 8.9 Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.6 Camera 8.5 Camera
Connectivity score 8.1 Connectivity 9.1 Connectivity
Battery score 6.8 Battery 6.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
15 opinions
8.2
5 opinions

Summary
Inches 6.2" 6.2"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 69.1 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm 		71.2 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 163 g 169 g
Micro Exynos 990
Octa-Core 		Exynos 2100
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 623.000
v9 		755.000
v9
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5K2LD
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Android 11

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- SM-G991B

Release Date
Release date February 2020,
1 year ago 		January 2021,
3 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Size
69.1 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.2 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 169 g
Usable surface 89 % 88 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Blue

Red

Pink

Gray
White

Pink

Gray

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.2"
Type Amoled • Dynamic AMOLED 2X Amoled • Dynamic Amoled 2X
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 566 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7 Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.7
9.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3
8.8
Number of reviews
15 opinions
5 opinions

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 990 Samsung Exynos 2100
CPU 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex-A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz 1x Cortex-X1 2,91 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2,81 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2,21 GHz.
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
Frequency 2.73 GHz 2.91 GHz
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G77 MP11 ARM Mali-G78 MC14

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
623.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
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755.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
9.4
Number of reviews
15 opinions
5 opinions

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2LD Sony IMX555
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.80 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/1.76 1/1.76
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
64 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Sony IMX563
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.2
ISO
--
--
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/1.72
1/2.55
3
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
12 Mpx
64 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K2LA
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Type
ISOCELL
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.0
ISO
--
--
Pixel size
1.40 µm
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.55
1/1.72

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • Self-timer
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Continuous shooting
  • White balance settings
  • Face detection
  • HDR
  • Geotagging
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Optical zoom
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • ISO settings
  • Continuous shooting
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • White balance settings
  • Face detection
  • RAW
  • HDR
  • Panorama
  • Night Mode
  • Geotagging
  • Exposure compensation

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10 Mpx 10 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX374
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.2
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.6
Quality of nighttime photos
8.5
9.4
Quality of selfies
9.0
9.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.6
Number of reviews
15 opinions
5 opinions

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.279 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.460 W/Kg on head
1.510 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.4
8.6
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.8
Number of reviews
15 opinions
5 opinions

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 60%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 opinions
5 opinions

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 , 7 months ago
  • Android 11
    Android 11 , 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 80%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 opinions
5 opinions

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Prices for the version Global  •  8GB  •  128GB  •  G980F Change
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