Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2021 8:56 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	vs	34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+256GB (221GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+405 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.5"35% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP3 times 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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.76" inches70% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 32MP16 times 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) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps17 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh114% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
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

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Other model names	Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 L710 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III	Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/21/2012	10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 13
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 648812 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.41	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	1800/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(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
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)