Samsung Galaxy S20+ Specs

9.1

PhoneArena Score

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Review

8.3

User Score (3 reviews)

Add Review

Released

Mar 06, 2020

Display

6.7-inch
3200 x 1440 px

Camera

12 MP Main
10 MP Selfie

Battery

4500 mAh

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
12GB RAM

OS

Android 13
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ comes with a Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 chipset, 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of storage, as well as a 4,500mAh battery. Quad-camera setup is on the back of the phone: a 12MP primary sensor, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, and a Time of Flight sensor. The price of Galaxy S20+ starts at $1200.

This device is also known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, Samsung SM-G986U

Pros

High refresh rate (120Hz)
5G ready
High screen-to-body ratio (90.94 %)
Supports wireless charging
High pixel density screen (524 PPI)

I want it 8 users

I have it 7 users

I had it 1 user

Deals

$290

$230

$320

Popular Comparisons

The is most commonly compared with these phones:

Specs Compare

Display Benchmarks
Size:	6.7-inch
Resolution:	3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 524 PPI
Technology:	Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate:	120Hz (@1080p)
Screen-to-body:	90.94 %
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 650
RAM:	12GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage:	128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 104.1 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 1000 GB
OS:	Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	4500 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results:	link
Charging:	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:	Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W

Camera
Rear:	Quad camera
Main camera:	12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.7" Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:	64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Optical zoom: 1.1x Aperture size: F2.0 Focal Length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/1.7" Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:	12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera:	0.3 MP VGA (ToF 3D depth sensing)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.0
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:	OIS, HDR, EIS
Front:	10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches (161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm)
Weight:	6.56 oz (188.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:	2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Cosmic grey, Cloud blue, Cosmic black, Cosmic white, Aura red, Aura blue

Cellular
5G:	Bands n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax(Wi-Fi 6), dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:	Charging, Headphones port, OTG
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:	NFC, ANT+

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jan 28, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMG986B
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.25 W/kg
Body:	0.89 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.35 W/kg
Phablet:	2.95 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 1200
User Manual:	This is the official Samsung Galaxy S20+ User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

Availability
Officially announced:	Feb 11, 2020

Despite our efforts to provide full and correct specifications, there is always a possibility of admitting a mistake. If you see any wrong or incomplete data, please

LET US KNOW.

If you are interested in using our specs commercially, check out our Phone specs database licensing page.

Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy S20+

SM-G986F Global variant

Differences from the main variant:
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2x 2.73GHz Exynos M5 + 2x 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali G77 MP11
5G:	Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78, Sub-6
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
Dual SIM:	Shared with microSD
SIM type:	Nano SIM, eSIM

Samsung Galaxy S20+

non 5G variant

Differences from the main variant:
RAM:	8GB
Weight:	6.56 oz (186.0 g)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jan 28, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMG985F
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.26 W/kg
Body:	1.03 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.37 W/kg
Phablet:	3.00 W/kg

Samsung Galaxy S20+

with 256GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	256GB

Samsung Galaxy S20+

with 512GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	512GB
Price:	$ 1400

Samsung Galaxy S20+

for Verizon

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Samsung Galaxy S20+

for AT&T

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

Samsung Galaxy S20+

for T-Mobile

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Samsung Galaxy S20+

for Sprint

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

Samsung Galaxy S20+

for U.S. Cellular

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 25(1900+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 46, 48(3600)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Carrier Availability

Available

AT&T	Since Mar 6, 2020

Discontinued

Verizon
T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular
Xfinity Mobile

News

Samsung slashes Galaxy S20 and Note 20 updates: Monthly patches now quarterly

15 Galaxy devices will not receive Android 14/One UI 6.0

Samsung's Galaxy S20 series and the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are all getting Android 13 now

Excellent new deal makes Samsung's Galaxy S20+ oldie but goodie great again

Links

Overall User Rating

(3 reviews)

8.3

Build quality

8.3

Camera quality

Performance

7.3

Display

Battery life and charging

gtrxman

Arena Apprentice

Over-priced. Good specs that fail in daily use.

Posted: Jan 13, 2021, 4:43 PM

Phone owned for less than a year

This phone replaces a OnePlus 6 which was working fine but was soon to be obsolete on AT&T's network with the implementation of 5G. While the specifications are great, in actual daily use, the phone is a constant frustration. The error rate on the in-screen fingerprint reader is at least 50% and the face ID is slow. Samsung's bloated One UI makes me long for Oxygen OS.
I foresee selling this when the next OnePlus model arrives.

Build quality

Camera quality

Performance

Display

Battery life and charging

What I like

Build quality
Top processer

What I don't like

Samsung UI is awful. Too many duplicate apps and useless gimmicks. Seems like they're always trying to sell you some Samsung product. Some bugs.
Fingerprint reader is terrible. Slow to read and fails 50% of the time.
Face ID is very slow.

Did you find this review helpful?

Helpful

Unhelpful

Report

0 out of 3 people found this helpful.

SamsungApple21 [deleted]

Galaxy S20+ review, best phone of 2020, great phone to keep throughout 2021.

Edited: Jan 09, 2021, 11:08 AM

Phone owned for more than a year

The Galaxy S20+ is Samsung's middle child in their S20 series, and it's the "just right" phone. It's not the Ultra flagship like the S20 Ultra, but neither is it small. It features the best cameras I'd argue out of any smartphone, the display is Samsung's best for 2020, and it features all the flagship bells and whistles, what's not to like? While the battery definitely depends on usage, it's support for 25W fast charging means full charges in less than an hour, meaning the inconvenience is small.

With the S21 Series coming out, if you're considering this phone wait until after those phones come out, but the S20+ will definitely hold it's own for 2021 and even 2022.

*Note: Review is based on the Snapdragon model, your mileage on the S20+ Exynos may vary.*

Build quality

Camera quality

Performance

Display

Battery life and charging

What I like

Display
Cameras
Great for multimedia
3 years of support is better than before
Balanced flagship
Great software and software design with One UI
Android

What I don't like

Battery life depends on usage
S21 is coming out soon
Can feel somewhat slow with One UI
Exynos on international models can be a pain sometimes

Did you find this review helpful?

Helpful

Unhelpful

Report

2 out of 2 people found this helpful.

mnh51973

Worth every penny

Posted: Sep 10, 2020, 10:46 AM

Phone owned for less than a month

I am using the 4G version ($629) in the US on Mint Mobile. At that price I feel like I really got allot of phone; display, Dex, One UI, cameras. I love that I can make and receive calls on my Tab S6 while at home also with "call continuity feature". Download/upload average 60mb, 20mb which are fine for me. I know the exynos is the Cinderella chip but I think it does a fine job in running day to day tasks. I'm looking forward to seeing Android 13 on my boot up screen in the near future.