Apple iPhone XR (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)

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

5/6/2019 9:05 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Apple iPhone XR (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN) Compare Apple iPhone XR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XR (128GB)

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!

17 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+128GB (116GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+828x1792 pixels32% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+324 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)15% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.1"	vs	+6.4"5% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP48% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2942 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4X

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
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Model	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Other model names	iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108	Galaxy A20 SM-A205YN Single-sim NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
System version	iOS 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (116GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2942 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Face ID • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min	• Colors: Black, Deep Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205YN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)