Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2020 10:37 AM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x3200 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+524 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.7"8% Larger screen	vs	6.18"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.76" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+25W39% 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.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)2% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

16 million

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

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

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S20 Plus 4G-LTE G985F/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, Pocofone
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	8/29/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x2246 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	524 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-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, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/200 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(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	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) • AI camera • Quick Charge 3.0 • LiquidCool technology • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.376W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered