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Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 02Points
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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33Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)

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!

iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)25%
Lighter		vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)58%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+268 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+6.4"83%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 times
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+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
ModeliPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSGalaxy A20 SM-A205U1 NFC (Unlocked)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20124/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
System versioniOS 3.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10064bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122778 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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