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Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE vs Samsung Galaxy S20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 X Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) 03Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)

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Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) vs Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)155%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+566 PPI173%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.2"38%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.2" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches82%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 10MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAhvs+4000 mAh116%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED Plus / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
ModelGalaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 LTE EU GT-i9210, Samsung CeloxGalaxy S20 4G-LTE G980F/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM) - Global
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date11/1/20113/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 130.9 millimeters (2.75 x 5.15 in)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusDynamic AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI566 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ806064bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps2000/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1850 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy5 hours20 hours
Standby192 hours (8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• Touch focus
• HAC M3/T3
• DLNA 1.5
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework
• Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)0.76W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.409W/kg (head), 0.422W/kg (body)0.279W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body)
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