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Amazon Fire Phone (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire Phone vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X Amazon Fire Phone (64GB) 02Points
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

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35Points Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) Compare Amazon Fire Phone 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 5G UW (SM-G981V)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Fire Phone (64GB)} 2 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (64GB) vs Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)} 35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)77%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (57GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)82%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+566 PPI81%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+6.2"32%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(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) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps49 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
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
2400 mAhvs+4000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
9Wvs+25W178%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
ModelFire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Other model namesAT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930URGalaxy S20 SM-G981VZIAVZW (Snapdragon, 8GB RAM) - Verizon
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandAmazonSamsung
Release date7/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/20146/4/2020, Announced: 5/20/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI566 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User InterfaceAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (57GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedmmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Back camera (main camera)13 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 resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
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

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2400 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts9W Wired charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy22 hours20 hours
Standby285 hours (11.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
• Colors: Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Amazon Fire Phone (64GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.34W/kg (body)0.91W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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