A few software foibles aside, the Galaxy S20 feels like the Goldilocks of flagship phones right now. Not too big. All the hardware you could want, but not too feature-packed. Just right. It delivers excellent battery life, a phenomenal display, blistering performance and superb image quality from a diverse set of cameras. It may not take the best photos, with the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 claiming victory in certain scenarios, but it does a great job almost all of the time. Until someone else comes along and does it better, this is the Android handset to beat.
High refresh rate meets fantastic image quality; Best hardware and build quality of any Android phone; All-day battery life… usually;
5G not worth it for many; Camera image processing a bit strong; RIP headphone socket;
For most people, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is still one of the best Android phone available right now. Especially with the cheaper prices around. However, I would seriously consider the Galaxy S20 FE which has a Snapdragon 865 and better battery life, along with superior performance. There's also the OnePlus 8T which has a similarly ace display and the Pixel 5 if you're looking for something even smaller.
Lovely screen; A perfect size; Huge camera improvements over the S10;
The fingerprint scanner is poor; 120Hz refresh rate drains battery; It looks just like every other Samsung phone;
Of Samsung's three new Galaxy S20 5G phones, the smallest, cheapest Galaxy S20 is my favorite. It's just as stuffed with top-shelf features as the Galaxy S20 Plus and S20 Ultra, from its tack-sharp screen to advanced camera skills. But apart from screen and body size, the differences between S20 models are almost negligible. Of course, there are people who will want the S20 Plus and even Ultra instead, but for specific, personal reasons, and not out of a marked advantage in tools or performance. And yes, I do mean the Ultra's 108-megapixel camera and 100x zoom. (Wait for it…)
Premium, pocketable and packed with all the features you need to level up your photography and power you through the day.
Small enough to use one-handed; Excellent camera; Top-notch features and performance;
Expensive; Thick, heavy, unrefined; Supports slower 5G only (except Verizon);
At a time when US flagship phones are getting bigger and bigger, it's hard to find one narrow enough to comfortably fit in one hand. The Samsung Galaxy S20 ($999) can be comfortably cradled in a single paw, yet it has a big battery, a zoom camera, 8K video recording, and a 120Hz screen. That's a good balance between power and portability. It's a terrific option if your primary concern is size, but the Galaxy S20+ is our Editors' Choice for its longer battery life and high-band 5G. Design: The Right Size People who want to use their phones in one hand have been fighting a rearguard action for years. I like to go with an old LG study that says most people find phones wider than 2.8 inches are hard to use in one hand. The Galaxy S10e, at 2.75 inches, is still good. The Samsung Galaxy S20+, at 2.9 inches, is just a little too wide. The S20 is 2.72 inches, which means that it will still work well in one hand even though it's 0.4-ounce heavier than the S10e and nearly six inches tall. ...
The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the most manageable of the S20 lineup in terms of size and price, but it may get left behind with future 5G upgrades.
Well-sized for one-handed use; Gorgeous 120Hz screen; 8K video recording; Most affordable Galaxy S20 model
Lacks high-band 5G; Shorter battery life than other S20 (and S10) models
High refresh rate meets fantastic image quality; Best hardware and build quality of any Android phone; All-day battery life… usually;
5G not worth it for many; Camera image processing a bit strong; RIP headphone socket;
The Samsung Galaxy S20 isn’t the most cutting-edge of Samsung’s S20 lineup – that honor goes to the Galaxy S20 Ultra – but it’s still a powerful phone with an ergonomic and attractive design, and the introduction of new features like 5G, the 120Hz display and upgraded rear cameras make it an...
A truly fantastic display, Strong camera performance, Lots of power and 5G-ready
Price is higher, especially for 5G, Erratic fingerprint scanner, Doesn’t support all 5G networks
In previous years, a recommendation for the regular sized Galaxy S normally came with a caveat about battery life. With the S20, that's not necessary: this is a great flagship phone, full stop.
Fantastic display that dominates the front, Great battery for a smaller phone, Faster charging, Lovely design, Camera system is versatile
OneUI software has its frustrations, Agressive blur and shallow depth of field from camera, Fingerprint sensor not always reliable
Samsung Galaxy S20: Haven’t you heard? 20 is the new 11 – the basic Galaxy S20 is Samsung’s best-value flagship yet
Cheaper, but just as formidable, Camera is impressive, 120Hz is buttery smooth
Unnecessary design changes, Camera lacks 100x ‘Space Zoom’, 120Hz setting considerably reduces battery life
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