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Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S20

Released: 2020, February 11Price: $ 212.98 / £ 200.00 / € 190.22Status: Available. Released 2020, March 06

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
CPUOcta-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
GPUMali-G77 MP11 - Global, Adreno 650 - USA
NFCYes
SAR0.72 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Size6.7 inches, 108.0 cm, 2, (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S20+
Price$ 212.98 / £ 200.00 / € 190.22
RadioFM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
ModelsSM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head) 1.57 W/kg (body)
Single10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 06
Triple12 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, 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Weight186 g (6.56 oz)
ChipsetExynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
Display797 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, February 11
Announced2020, February 11
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Loudspeaker-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 500114 (v8), GeekBench: 2703 (v5.1), GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery (old)Endurance rating 87h

Samsung Galaxy S20 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20+ is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM with Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S20 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S20.