Galaxy S20 Vs Galaxy S21

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Galaxy S20
Galaxy S20 Starting from €229.00
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Galaxy S21
Galaxy S21
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How they compare

Customer reviews

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
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Design

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
Width 69.1 mm 71.2 mm
Height 151.7 mm 151.7 mm
Weight 163 g 171 g
Thickness 7.9 mm 7.9 mm
Volume 82.81 cm³ 85.33 cm³

Screen

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
Resolution 1440 x 3200 px 1080 x 2400 px
Density 566 ppi 421 ppi
Size 6.2 inches 6.2 inches

Battery

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
Battery capacity 4000 mAh* 4000 mAh*
Removable battery No No
Wireless charging Yes Yes
Fast charging Yes Yes
Ultra power saving mode Yes Yes

*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum power

Performances

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
Maximum storage 128 GB 256 GB
CPU frequency 2.7 GHz 2.9 GHz
External memory slot Yes No
RAM capacity 8 GB 8 GB
5G support Yes Yes
LTE support Yes Yes

Camera

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
Front camera resolution 10 MP 10 MP
Main camera resolution 64 MP 64 MP
Multi lens Yes Yes
Optical zoom Yes Yes
Flash Yes Yes
Optical stabilization Yes Yes
Slow motion video Yes Yes
Main camera video resolution 3240 px 3240 px

Audio

Galaxy S20 Galaxy S21
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
3.5mm jack socket No No
Radio No No
Number of microphones 2 2

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Comparison

Samsung S20 vs S21

Are you struggling to choose between these two flagship models from the South Korean megabrand Samsung? You might think to yourself that there are actually very few differences. The same screen size, the same storage capacity and RAM, the same resistance to water and dust... It's probably difficult to choose between the two... Yet the manufacturer has given its models slightly different features and components. This guide should help you decide.

Samsung S20, the compact, high-performance smartphone

The first notable difference between these two phones is their size. Although both their screens are 6.2 inches, the S20 is a slightly smaller model (69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm compared to 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm) and therefore slightly lighter (9 grams less). One of the reasons for this is the S20's slightly curved (but also more fragile) screen, which is not the case on the Samsung S21.

These two smartphones are also compatible with 5G technology, provided that the Samsung S20 is the 5G version. Another important difference is that you can increase the S20s storage capacity with a micro SD card. This functionality is not available in the Samsung S21.

Samsung S21, increased performance

What makes the Samsung S21 stand out is its upgraded components. The camera module is newly located in the very upper left corner, unlike the S20 which places it a few centimetres from the edge. This allows the manufacturer to reduce the size of the LED flash unit. In terms of performance, the S21 makes gains in efficiency thanks to its improved chip as well.

The Samsung S21 has a large battery which translates to better battery life. When it comes to photography, these two smartphones are equivalent, both equipped with a triple 12MP, 64MP and a 12MP Ultra Wide Angle sensor.

If you want a large screen but a compact model, the Samsung S20 is for you. The S20 can also be expanded with a micro SD card. The S21 is more powerful and responsive. It is suitable for demanding users who are fond of the latest applications and games. But watch out for future updates. The S21 comes with One UI 3.1 compared to One UI 2.5 for the S20. The latter is capable of updates but will probably not be supported as long.

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