Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2019 10:38 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 12:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

34Points Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	vs	34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+1TB (966GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x3040 pixels73% Higher resolution screen
409 PPI	vs	+526 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP126% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP126% 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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

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

4G LTE-A

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Other model names	Galaxy M20 SM-M205G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy S10+ Ceramic (Snapdragon) G975U, Samsung Beyond 2
Country or region available	Malaysia, Thailand	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)	74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	526 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 2.0	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	1TB (966GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	2000/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/2.222mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	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 M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205G/DS 64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)	feature not registered