Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/7/2019 12:04 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage 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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)23% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)97% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels117% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+268 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.4"49% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)63% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
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Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010	Galaxy A20 SM-A205G Single-sim, SM-A205GZKLTCE
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 11
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)	0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)	feature not registered