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Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS) 06Points
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)

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!

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS) vs Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+6.4"10%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP46%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)82%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)143%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)9%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1560 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+568 PPI112%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
ModelGalaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Other model namesGalaxy A20 SM-A205GN/Dual-Sim NFCAT&T Galaxy S8 G950A (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream
Country or region availablePhilippinesHong KongTaiwan
Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/20194/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI568 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered326 hours (13.6 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orangeโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
โ€ข Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
โ€ข Curved edge screen
โ€ข Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR compatible
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข 32bit/192kHz audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A20 (SM-A205GN/DS)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
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