Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) vs Fairphone 4 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2023 7:22 AM, updated: 3/10/2023 7:41 AM

Compare Fairphone 4 X Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Fairphone 4 (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (256GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	vs	24 Advantages Fairphone 4 (256GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)35% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.4"2% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+4000 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3905 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
15W	vs	+20W33% 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
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Model	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A20 SM-A205G/Dual-Sim, SM-A205G/32DL	Fairphone 4 (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Fairphone
Release date	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019	10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3905 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange	• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)