Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S20 is one of the latest offerings from Samsung, the world-renowned technology giant. With its sleek design, powerful camera setup, and top-notch performance, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is an impressive flagship phone that ranks among the best offerings in the market, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high-end smartphone. However, it comes with a premium price tag.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 155,999 Expected |
Other Countries | $561 €531 £443 ¥4071 ₹47423 ﷼2105 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2020, February 11 |
Status | Available. Released 2020, March 06 |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in) |
Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
Chipset | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA |
GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Adreno 650 - USA |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless |
MISC | |
Colors | Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red |
Models | SM-G980, SM-G980F, SM-G980F/DS |
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy S20 comes with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels. The phone has a sleek and modern design with minimal bezels and a hole-punch camera cutout. The phone is available in three colors – Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, and Cloud Pink. The phone is also water-resistant with an IP68 rating. Protected by Gorilla Glass 6, the screen of the phone boasts a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Triple Camera
The camera setup is one of the most impressive features of the Samsung Galaxy S20. The phone comes with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera. The phone also features a 3x hybrid optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. The camera is capable of capturing 8K video at 24 frames per second and 4K video at 60 frames per second.
Performance and Storage
The Samsung Galaxy S20 is powered by the Exynos 990 or the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 processor, depending on the market. The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Samsung Galaxy S20 runs on Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 5. The phone has been shown to deliver impressive results, outperforming many of its competitors and setting new standards for speed and efficiency.
Battery and Connectivity
The phone is also equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that supports fast 45W charging and 15W wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G offers a range of connectivity options, including 5G compatibility, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, and A-GPS. However, it’s worth noting that the phone doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Samsung Galaxy S20 in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.