Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 73999 | Rs. 74999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 11, 2020. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is Rs. 74999.
Display comparison
Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has display density of 563 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 87.2%. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | February 11, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 163 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 563 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | HDR10+, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10.0 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali G77 MP11 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |