The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the newest of Samsung. The device improves in many ways the generation of last year, and becomes a great rival to beat. Today we wanted to see where the S20 is compared to the iPhone 11, to see the main technical differences and the advantages of one over another.
The first thing that attracts attention between both devices is the huge difference between their screens. And not so much for the size, since the Galaxy S20 is 6.2 inches by 6.1 inches of the iPhone 11. However, the Samsung terminal reaches a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels and a density of pixels per inch of 563 dpi. Very superior to the 828 x 1,792 pixels and 326 dpi of the iPhone 11.
Different designs
In addition, the iPhone 11 still sports the classic eyebrow-shaped notch , a design that may be somewhat outdated in the middle of 2020. The Galaxy S20 for its part integrates the front camera into a hole in the top center of the screen. It is also appreciable how the Galaxy S20, hurries the frames better than the iPhone 11.
Processor and memory
Under the hood we find two of the most powerful processors of the moment such as the Exynos 990 and the A13 Bionic . Both are manufactured in a 7nm process and their performance is beyond doubt. However, the Galaxy S20 can be accompanied by 8 or 12 GB of RAM, compared to the 4 GB of iPhone 11 RAM. Likewise, the Galaxy S20 offers only an internal storage option with 128 GB, compared to the options of 64, 128 and 256 GB of the iPhone 11. Keep in mind that only the Galaxy S20 can increase its internal memory using microSD cards up to 1TB.
Cameras
There are many differences also in the cameras section. The Galaxy S20 has three 12 + 12 + 64 megapixel rear sensors , while the iPhone 11 has two 12 megapixel cameras. However, the front camera of the iPhone 11 is slightly higher with its 12 megapixels. The Galaxy S20 on the other hand has a 10 megapixel front sensor.
The iPhone 11 has a 2x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom , and can also record video in 4K resolution. The Galaxy S20 for its part reaches a 3x optical and digital hybrid zoom of up to 30x. It also becomes one of the first mobile phones on the market to offer 8K resolution recording.
Connections and battery
Although the two devices have 4G versions, only the Galaxy S20 has a 5G variant , something that will be vital for many users who can already opt for a commercial offer of the new high-speed network. Both terminals include the main connections including NFC or Bluetooth 5. They also have the latest operating system versions such as Android 10 and iOS 13.
If you look at the battery’s capabilities we also find a huge difference. The Galaxy S20 reaches 4,000 mAh this year surpassing last year’s model. However, the iPhone 11 stays at 3,110 mAh . The fast charge of the S20 is compatible with 25W while that of the iPhone 11 is 18W.
Price and conclusion
At this time we can pre-book a Samsung Galaxy S20 for 909 euros in its 4G version. The iPhone 11 is available on Amazon for 779 euros . This means a difference of 130 euros between one model and another. It seems clear that the most advanced technology is present in the Samsung device, but the user must assess whether he needs all that power and if he can ignore the price difference between both terminals right now.
| – | Samsung Galaxy S20 | iPhone 11 |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.2 inches Dynamic AMOLED WQHD + (3,200 x 1,440) 20: 9/563 dpi / 120 Hz and HDR10 + | 6.1 inches, Liquid Retina HD + (828 x 1792 pixels,) 19.5: 9/326 dpi |
| Size and weight | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm / 163 grams | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm / 194 grams |
| Processor | Exynos 990 (7nm / octa-core) running at 2.73 GHz | A13 Bionic (7nm / hexa-core) running at 2.65 Ghz |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5 | 4GB |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.0 + microSD up to 1 TB | 64/128/256 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 12 MP triple (main) f / 1.8 OIS + 12 MP (wide angle) f / 2.2 + 64 MP (telephoto) f / 2.0 with 3X optical digital zoom, 30X digital, OIS. 8K video recording Front: 10 MP f / 2.0 |
Rear: Dual 12 MP f / 1.8 + 12 MP f / 2.4, (ultrawide) Front: 12 MP f / 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 5G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, fingerprint reader on screen | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, Lightning, FaceID, IP68 |
| UI | One UI based on Android 10 | iOS 13 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh with 25W fast charging, wireless and reversible | 3,110 mAh compatible with fast 18W charging |
| Price | From 909 euros | From 779 euros |