Although many would consider the Samsung Galaxy S20 + to be the best phone within the Galaxy S20, after seeing the potential of the S20 we can never say that this is not the case. The humble S20 seems to outweigh the two siblings in terms of being cheap.
It also turns out that it is more compact and more elegant in many advanced features that any user wants for their daily life using a smartphone. With a small, simple finish, the phone can boast of the best display on the market.
Design and build quality
The first thing you will notice when you have the S20 on your hands is how small the terminal is. Although it may seem obvious, if you've managed to touch the S20 Ultra in a larger size, you'll know what we're talking about.
At only 7.9mm thick, the smallest piece of hardware, coupled with a weight of only 163 grams, makes it one of the simplest portable systems we can remember.
Almost unlimited on its 6.2-inch screen, the handset feels clear and easy to use with one hand, almost deciding Samsung's decision not to provide the phone with a smaller screen than the one presented here.
The front selfie camera mounted on the S10 screen was moved to the central part, which also reduced its size. Our first appearance leaves us with positive feelings, without getting upset, confirming that it is one of the best solutions. .
The rear camera block is also very well resolved, without any physical issues. Not my favorite camera design, but it does look better than the S20 Ultra model's look, not to mention the iPhone 11 explosion.
The giant jackphone is gone, but at this premium level it's no longer a surprise. In return, you get IP68 water penetration, an integrated fingerprint sensor on the screen, and enough space for a large battery.
The corpse with Gorilla Glass resistance layer is a step forward for Samsung in removing or in the presence of fingerprints, although the fact that the model we tested offers a gray finish where its look is simple.
You can also buy other colors in white, pink, blue or red depending on the market.
Camera
This is the phase where the S20 is less efficient compared to its S20 Ultra sibling, but for better or worse, it should not be taken by this segment alone to judge the possibilities of the phone.
At the end of the day, the S20 cameras are powerful, dynamic and exceed the quality offered by its rivals within its price range, which is exactly what you want to know. Let's take a closer look at the components.
At the set center, a triple lens lens with a smooth MP (f / 1.8) dominates the high, the latter such as the S10 primary lens. So, ignore the megapixel calculation, because it will allow you to get good quality dynamic range.
There is one thing that does not change, as is the case with many Samsung mobiles cameras, and it is the skin softening that the technology uses to the technique used.
When comparing images taken with those taken with Galaxy S20 Ultra Obviously a 12MP sensor cannot match the information reached by a 108MP high-quality sensor, or reach the same color range, but with little to worry about.
The photos were taken with a standard S20 64 MP
We also miss the S20 + depth sensor it has, another camera difference with the S20, which does a great job at getting the edge when taking photos in photo mode, so the blurring effect is something that makes sense.
Here we can enjoy the same image made of 3x zoom and 64 MP sensor.
The S20 night mode is fine, but far from holding its rivals. It is usually very light for a purchased firearm, especially when there is a visible light source.
Above you can see the image taken with the Galaxy S20 in standard mode. Below, the same panorama but with night mode activated.
However, one of its strength comes from macro mode. You'll be able to get closer to the big facts, an area where Ultra doesn't seem to respond as well as the model analyzed here does.
Next to the main lens, you'll find a 12MP wide angle, but the actual drawing is 64MP & # 39; telephoto & # 39; We quoted the name as it is not really a lens lens. It's a 64 MP angle lens that uses the digital zoom with up to 30x results.
Beyond the x5, the quality of the captured images starts to drop sharply, but with low zoom levels, we should see that you can't separate the S20 effects from any other mobile phone with real sharpness.
You can also use this lens to take photos at 64 MP, zooming in at x6, but with a loss of dynamic range and extra noise as you approach, as the camera gets the first image to move it to 64 MP.
This anonymous suspension is for 8K. Samsung offers 8K video recording to all three phones in the S20 range and the only way to render to the S20 is through a 33 MP sensor.
So you can record 8K at 24 fps, but for anything other than terrain and static studies, it's actually not worth using, as the processing negates the stability and the autofocus.
Finally, on the front is a single 10 MP selfie camera. Unfortunately it can't match the results of the 40 MP selfies taken by the S20 Ultra (arguably our favorite camera for years), but it's not very seamless.
It gives results in a lot of detail, which we celebrate, but we miss the huge dynamic range that makes the images look unattractive.
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When it comes to talking about the S20 camera, it's hard not to compare it to the Ultra model, because the setting is very different. However, in the realm of the screen, things turn a bit easier.
Also that the S20 screen is exactly the same as the S20 + and that of the 20 Ultra, regardless of size. At 6.2 inches, the signal is almost identical to today's flag, but offers 3,200 x 1,440-pixel resolution and an impressive refresh rate of 120Hz.
While many good things are said about the S20 Ultra screen, certainly for the price you pay, the average S20 looks better. Yes, it's small, but that's a matter of taste and well-being, and not so much in quality.
The smaller size means that those pixels are closer together, offering a 563 dpi pixel pixel. Who gives more.
You have to keep in mind that when the maximum screen refresh rate will not work in conjunction with high resolution. So, if you prefer a 120 Hz sound rate, I recommend lowering the resolution to Full HD +. You will have more fullness.
5G connection
There's not much I can say about 5G, except that you still can't get the most out of this phone-filled feature. It's important when buying a new stand-up phone, but this year it's going to be hard to get 5G network support
If you live in one of the major cities where, somehow, the leading operators have used it, you may be worth paying € 100 more than the 5G model cost. Otherwise, save yourself.
Specification and performance
As has been the case with the last generation of Samsung Galaxy, depending on the market, you can get the Galaxy 20 with Snapdragon 865 chipset, Qualcomm Flagship, or Samsung's Exynos 990. In our country it will be the second election.
Most people will not notice any difference in performance as Exynos ensures better performance with a single service, while Snapdragon has better performance when performing multiple tasks.
As an anecdote, it seems that Exynos models suffer more when it comes to ensuring a larger battery or more efficient power consumption. Unfortunately, this is something we haven't been able to control yet.
The S20 comes with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM in the case of a 4G variant, or 12 GB with a 5G connectivity model, which is another obvious reason to pay extra money so we can increase the amount of RAM.
As expected, the figures shown in the graph speak for themselves. The S20 is faster, responds better, and stays in line with other similar, same-day, day-to-day calls on our benches. benches.
Battery
Based on the Exynos chip comments, during the S20 test we were able to achieve a 5 hour screen usage rate, something that varies slightly depending on the usage and configuration of the refresh rate and solution.
The supplement seems to affect battery life by about 5 or 10% daily. Acceptable time, however, remains in the low frequencies of phones going through this price range.
Snapdragon variants may have offered better prices, but we didn't get the chance to test this model. When it comes to battery charging, the included 25W charger allows a 4,000 mAh battery up to 56 charging in 30 minutes.
For your part, the full charge of the S20 can be made in over an hour, as long as you use the official Samsung charger installed as usual. It also supports wireless charging, though it can be as fast as we would like, as well as wireless charging.
One UI software and version
S20 ships with Android 10, no doubt, and works on Samsung & # 39; s One UI 2.1 customization layer. There aren't many new features here, but there are some features to help here.
The new tool allows file sharing in the same way as AirDrop, which can be used by Samsung Galaxy mobile owners. There is also one that lets friends connect to your Bluetooth speaker.
There is great customization and, although different from the display of what could be a pure Android One, it won't be difficult for you to adapt to the options, and it is very limited if you are a regular Samsung model and come to manage another previous product terminal.
Price
If you are fully powered, the question to ask yourself is: Is the GPS S20 worth buying? As always, it all comes down to final numbers. For € 909 you have a model with 4G options and 128 GB of storage. According to him, S20 5G it rises to € 1,009 (€ 100 more).
We should introduce new technologies, such as the 120Hz screen, 8K video recording, and, 5G compatibility. This is not available in IPhone 11 Pro, its price starts from € 1,199.
Yes, it is expensive. Also, you can get the same functionality on Android phones from other products for less money. But we are dealing with the Samsung terminal, and in the meantime, you have to pay for the quality of the product, just as you would with Apple & # 39; s Apple.
Put into this category that Samsung offers insurance as a purchase incentive Samsung + care A gift that you receive up to two years to cover for your device in the shack, cracks and damage. An important factor in this distance.
The decision
The Galaxy S20 is the best phone in the S20 series, and we can say that the best Samsung phone ever made. It is compact, powerful, and has an adjustable camera system that is unlike the S20 Ultra in zoom settings, but does and does excel in other areas.
The 5G option is available, so if you live in a big city you might be interested in getting this shipping model ready. Though the battery life is still a little worrying, it's the only thing missing from the S20.
The natural state of the Android edge offers a lot less than other products, but often without the level of recognition or polymer that Samsung has on its Galaxy list, and in this case, we believe it's worth paying for.
Genres
- Android 10 with One UI 2.1 user interface
- 6.2-inch Wide Quad HD + AMOLED 2X display
- Resolution (3200×1440) and HDR10 + support
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Chip Exynos 990 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core
- 8 or 12 GB of RAM
- 128 GB of storage
- MicroSD card space (up to 1TB)
- Cameras: 12 MP, f / 1.8, OIS + 12 MP wide rear camera, f / 2.2 + 64 MP & # 39; telephoto & # 39 ;, f / 2. 10 MP front camera, f / 2.2
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
- 2D face recognition
- Dual-band 11ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX
- GPS, NFC, 4G LTE or 5G NSA / SA / DSS over Sub-6
- USB-C
- 4000 mAh battery. 25W charger
- Wireless Charging Charger 2.0
- IP68 rating against dust and water
- Dimensions 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9mm
- Weight 163 grams
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