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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Specs

Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Display 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080)
19.5:9 aspect ratio
120Hz adaptive refresh rate
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080)
19.5:9 aspect ratio
120Hz adaptive refresh rate
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990 US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Global: Samsung Exynos 2400
US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Global: Samsung Exynos 2400
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB
Expandable with microSD up to 1TB
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Expandable with microSD up to 1TB
128GB / 256GB
No microSD card support
256GB / 512GB
No microSD card support
Battery and charging 4,000mAh
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging
4,500mAh
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging
4,000mAh battery
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging
No charger in the box
4,900mAh battery
45W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging
No charger in the box
Cameras Rear:
– Wide-angle: 12MP, 1/1.76″, ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm
– Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, .8µm
– Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm

3x hybrid optical/digital zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x

Front:
– 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, AF

Rear:
– Wide-angle: 12MP, 1/1.76″, ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm
– Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, .8µm
– Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm

3x hybrid optical/digital zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x

Front:
– 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, AF

Rear:
– 50MP main
ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS
– 12MP ultrawide
ƒ/2.2 aperture
– 10MP telephoto
ƒ/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom

Front:
– 12MP
ƒ/2.2 aperture

Rear:
– 50MP main
ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS
– 12MP ultrawide
ƒ/2.2 aperture
– 10MP telephoto
ƒ/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom

Front:
– 12MP
ƒ/2.2 aperture

Audio Stereo speakers
No 3.5mm port
Stereo speakers
No 3.5mm port
Stereo speakers
Dual mics
No 3.5mm port
Stereo speakers
Dual mics
No 3.5mm jack
Security Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Face unlock
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Face unlock
In-display fingerprint
Samsung Knox
7 years of Android and security updates
In-display fingerprint
Samsung Knox
7 years of Android and security updates
Water resistance IP68 IP68 IP68 IP68
Connectivity Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC support
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC support
Wi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC support
Wi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC support
Software Android 10
(Upgrade to Android 13)
Android 10
(Upgrade to Android 13)
One UI 6.1
Android 14
One UI 6.1
Android 14
Materials Gorilla Glass 6
Aluminum frame
Gorilla Glass 6
Aluminum frame
Gorilla Victus 2
Aluminum frame
Gorilla Victus 2
Aluminum frame
Dimensions and weight 69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9mm
163g
73.8 x 161.9 x 7.8mm
186g
70.6 x 147.0 x 7.6 mm
167g
75.9 x 158.5 x 7.7 mm
196g

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Price and availability

  • Samsung Galaxy S20: $999 (at launch)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: $1,199 (at launch)
  • Samsung Galaxy S24: Starts at $799
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: Starts at $999

It’s been four years since the Samsung Galaxy S20 series launched, with the S20 costing $999 and the S20 Plus costing $1,199. Nowadays, you can buy them for significantly less on the second-hand market, but if you’re still hanging onto yours, don’t expect to get much. Trade-in values at Samsung are anywhere from $100 to $200 toward a new device, provided it’s in good condition.