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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) 02Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)

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 FE (SM-G780F/DS)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) vs Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 10MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
405 PPIvs+524 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MPvs+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP175%
Higher resolution main camera
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps178%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
41 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
HDR10+
120Hz
+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
ModelGalaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780F/Dual-SIM (Exynos)Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - US Carriers
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/2/20203/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI524 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
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)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 514623 (v8), 608454 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0		128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1800/200 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE		LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE		Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm
8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom		(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@60fps4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.74" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG		Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging		15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)feature not registered
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