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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is an Android phone released in 2020 with a 6.2-inch display, the Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12GB RAM and 128GB storage, a 4000 mAh battery, a 64MP main rear camera.

Launch MSRP $999.99 Official launch reference price.
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Overview

BrandSamsung
Product lineGalaxy S20
Model numberSM-G981U
Release year2020
Release date2020-03-06
Form factorBar
Current modelNo
Refurb availableYes

Display and performance

Display size6.2 in
Resolution3200x1440
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate120 Hz
Brightness500 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 865
Chip makerQualcomm
RAM12 GB
Storage128 GB
Expandable storageNo

Battery and charging

Battery4000 mAh
Wired charging25 W
Wireless charging15 W
Reverse wireless chargingYes

Cameras

Rear cameras3
Main rear camera64 MP
Main aperturef/1.8
Optical zoom3x
Max rear video4K@60fps
Front camera10 MP

Software, security, and build

Operating systemAndroid
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2.1)
Max OS versionAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)
Security updates until2023-02-01
Major update count3
FingerprintUnder-display ultrasonic
IP ratingIP68
Weight163 g
Height151.7 mm
Width69.1 mm
Depth7.9 mm

Connectivity and compatibility

5G capableYes
NFCYes
SIM typeNano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
Factory unlockedYes
AT&TFull
T-MobileFull
VerizonFull
Categories5G Phones, Android Phones, Bar Phones, Premium Phones, Prepaid Compatible, Refurb Available, Unlocked Phones
Carrier compatibilityAT&T Compatible, T-Mobile Compatible, Unlocked, Verizon Compatible

Manufacturer description & notes

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G SM-G981B/DS. Display diagonal: 15.8 cm (6.2"), Display resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels. Processor frequency: 2.73 GHz, Processor family: Samsung Exynos, Processor model: 990. RAM capacity: 12 GB, RAM type: LPDDR5, Internal storage capacity: 128 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 12 MP, Rear camera type: Triple camera. SIM card capability: Dual SIM. Operating system installed: Android 10. Battery capacity: 4000 mAh. Product colour: White. Weight: 163 g

Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra

This is the phone that will change photography.

Meet Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. With revolutionary 8K Video Snap changing how you capture not just video, but photography — and 5G changing the way you share it.1 Add in Samsung Knox security, an intelligent battery, powerful processor, and massive storage — and the Galaxy S20 series unveils a whole new world for mobile.

Three phones designed around a revolutionary camera experience

A massive leap forward in resolution and zoom for mobile photography

Our most advanced zoom yet takes you places no mobile has been before

Let there be night

We almost tripled the sensor size so you can shoot more of the night
In low light, the pro-grade camera system captures multiple photos at once, merging them into one stunning shot with less blur and noise. With larger image sensors and AI, switching to Night mode means you can shoot nighttime scenes like daylight.

8K Video Snap revolutionizes how you capture photos and video

Now the highest-resolution video on a smartphone
We've taken mobile resolution from 4K all the way to 8K. That's 4 times bigger than UHD and 16 times bigger than FHD. That means you'll capture moments in super-sharp resolution.

You can even pull 33MP stills right out of 8K video
It's a whole new way to capture still photography every time you hit record. 8K video turns every frame into a high-resolution still that you can pinch in on for once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Steady. Steadier. Super Steady

Sophisticated AI stabilizes video like an action cam
The larger sensor and anti-rolling stabilizer balances camera movement so your footage won't turn out blurry and unstable, but super smooth.

A whole new way to take one shot and capture multiple formats
Single Take is essentially burst mode turned beast mode. With revolutionary AI, it lets you shoot for up to 10 seconds and get back a variety of formats — meaning you can choose the best style for the moment without having to reshoot.

That whole new camera experience also has a game-changing phone built around it

HyperFast speeds to keep you sharing and streaming
With a 5G modem baked in, Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra let you upload and download in an instant.8 That means livestreaming, sharing, and gaming at HyperFast speeds.

Deleting is so 2019

A place for 750,000 of your favorite photos
Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are made for the powerful camera, with massive built-in storage to keep your high-res videos and photos. You can then expand it with a microSD card for even more storage — up to 1.5TB total.

We upgraded the whole security system, so what's yours stays yours
We created a secure processor dedicated to protecting your PIN, password, pattern, and Blockchain Private Key. Combined with the Knox platform, security is infused into every part of your phone, from hardware to software. So private data stays private.
  • 15.8 cm (6.2") 3200 x 1440 pixels Gorilla Glass
  • Samsung Exynos 990 2.73 GHz
  • 12 GB 128 GB MicroSD (TransFlash) 1 TB
  • 5G Dual SIM NanoSIM + eSIM
  • 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.0 Near Field Communication (NFC)
  • Triple camera 12 MP 12 MP 64 MP
  • 4000 mAh Wireless charging
  • Android 10

Display

Display diagonal15.8 cm (6.2")
Screen shapeCurved edge screen
Display technology marketing nameDynamic AMOLED 2X
Panel typeOLED
Display glass typeGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass 6
Display resolution3200 x 1440 pixels
Display number of colours16 million colours
Native aspect ratio20:9
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
Touch technologyMulti-touch
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Touchscreen typeCapacitive
Pixel density563 ppi
Rounded display cornersYes

Processor

Processor familySamsung Exynos
Processor model990
Processor cores8
Processor frequency2.73 GHz
Processor lithography7 nm
Cores frequencies2x 2.73GHz + 2x 2.5GHz + 4x 2.0GHz

Storage

RAM capacity12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5
Internal storage capacity128 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size1 TB
USB mass storageYes

Camera

Rear camera sensor size1/1.76"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)12 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)12 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)64 MP
Rear camera resolution9248 x 6936 pixels
Rear camera aperture number1.8
Second rear camera aperture number2.2
Third rear camera aperture number2
Rear camera pixel size1.8 µm
Second rear camera pixel size1.4 µm
Third rear camera pixel size0.8 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle79°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle120°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle76°
Optical zoom3x
Digital zoom30x
Front camera typeSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)10 MP
Front camera aperture number2.2
Front camera pixel size1.22 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle80°
Rear camera flashYes
Flash typeLED
Video capture resolution (max)7680 x 4320 pixels
Resolution at capture speed1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@960fps, 1920x1080@240fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps
Video recording modes720p, 1080p, 2160p
Rear camera typeTriple camera
Auto focusYes
Zoom capabilityYes
Video recordingYes
Video stabilizerYes
Image stabilizerYes
GeotaggingYes
Multi-shotYes
Self-timerYes
Night modeYes

Network

SIM card capabilityDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G
SIM card typeNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsEdge, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsHSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, UMTS
4G standardLTE
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.0
3G bands supported850,900,1900,2100 MHz
Tethering (modem-mode)Yes
Wi-Fi DirectYes
MIMOYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Yes

Subscription

Subscription typeNo subscription

Ports & interfaces

USB portYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-C
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
ANT+ enabledYes

Messaging

Short Message Service (SMS)Yes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Yes
Instant messaging (IM)Yes
ChatYes
E-mailYes

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Yes
GPS (satellite)Yes
GLONASSYes
BeiDouYes
GalileoYes
Position locationYes

Design

Form factorBar
Product colourWhite
Colour nameCloud White
Protection featuresDust resistant, Water resistant

Performance

Video callYes
Fast chargingYes
Wireless chargingYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Face recognitionYes
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes
SpeakerphoneYes
PersonalizationIcons, Menu, Wallpaper
Support for contact groupsYes
Microphone muteYes
ThemesWallpapers
USB On-The-Go supportYes
Vibrating alertYes

Multimedia

Speakersstereo
Supported video modes720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Audio formats supported3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supported3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Image formats supportedBMP, GIF, HEIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP, WEBP

Call management

Call waitingYes
Call divertYes
Call holdYes
Caller IDYes
Conference callYes
Call timerYes

Software

PlatformAndroid
Operating system installedAndroid 10
App distribution platformGoogle Play
Google applicationsGoogle Maps, Google Play
Virtual assistantSamsung Bixby

Battery

Removable batteryNo
Battery capacity4000 mAh

Sensors

Proximity sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
GyroscopeYes
Orientation sensorYes
BarometerYes
Geomagnetic sensorYes
Hall sensorYes

Endurance

Repairability index5.7
International Protection (IP) codeIP68

Weight & dimensions

Width69.1 mm
Depth7.9 mm
Height151.7 mm
Weight163 g

Packaging content

AC adapter includedYes
Quick start guideYes
Cables includedUSB Type-C
SIM card ejector pinYes

Specific absorption rate (SAR)

Head SAR (EU)0.382 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)1.525 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)1.79 W/kg

Other features

TouchscreenYes