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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW
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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW

Released: 2020, May 20Price: About 880 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, June 04

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, One UI 2.5
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
NFCYes
SAR0.91 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM (pre-installed)
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Size6.2 inches, 92.8 cm, 2, (~88.5% 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 5G UW
PriceAbout 880 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
ColorsCloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
ModelsSM-G981V
Single10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, June 04
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
Weight168.1 g (5.93 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 48, 66
5G bands260, 261 mmWave
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, May 20
Announced2020, May 20
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions151.7 x 69.1 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~566 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) , 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 5G UW 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 5G UW?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW 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 5G UW 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 5G UW void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW 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 5G UW run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW.