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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B) vs Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 5G vs Samsung Fascinate phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Fascinate X Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B) 34Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)

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 S20 5G (SM-G981B)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B) vs Fascinate (SCH-i500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR523 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+128GB (104GB available)69 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.49GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1440x3200 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+566 PPI143%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.2"55%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 10MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps1612 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)41%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

15 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
 
ModelGalaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 SM-G981BZAAXSA Single-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM)Verizon Samsung Fascinate i500, Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Country or region availableAustraliaIrelandNew Zealand
Australia, Ireland, New Zealand
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/20209/8/2010
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)566 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
System versionAndroid 10Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
2GB (1.49GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours5.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, Grey, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.382W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body)feature not registered
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