Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Should you upgrade?

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• Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Specs
• Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Price and availability
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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Specs

Samsung Galaxy S20Samsung Galaxy S20 PlusSamsung Galaxy S24Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

Display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
3,200 x 1,440
20:9 ratio
120Hz refresh rate at 1080p
60Hz refresh rate at 1440p
HDR10+ certified6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080)
19.5:9 aspect ratio
120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080)
19.5:9 aspect ratio
120Hz adaptive refresh rate

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Global: Samsung Exynos 2400US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Global: Samsung Exynos 2400

RAM8GB / 12GB8GB / 12GB8GB12GB

Storage128GB
Expandable with microSD up to 1TB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Expandable with microSD up to 1TB128GB / 256GB
No microSD card support256GB / 512GB
No microSD card support

Battery and charging4,000mAh
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging4,500mAh
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging4,000mAh battery
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging
No charger in the box4,900mAh battery
45W wired charging
15W wireless charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging
No charger in the box

CamerasRear:
– 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, AFRear:
– 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, AFRear:
– 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 apertureRear:
– 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

AudioStereo speakers
No 3.5mm portStereo speakers
No 3.5mm portStereo speakers
Dual mics
No 3.5mm portStereo speakers
Dual mics
No 3.5mm jack

SecurityUltrasonic fingerprint sensor
Face unlockUltrasonic fingerprint sensor
Face unlockIn-display fingerprint
Samsung Knox
7 years of Android and security updatesIn-display fingerprint
Samsung Knox
7 years of Android and security updates

Water resistanceIP68IP68IP68IP68

ConnectivityWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC supportWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC supportWi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC supportWi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC support

SoftwareAndroid 10
(Upgrade to Android 13)Android 10
(Upgrade to Android 13)One UI 6.1
Android 14One UI 6.1
Android 14

MaterialsGorilla Glass 6
Aluminum frameGorilla Glass 6
Aluminum frameGorilla Victus 2
Aluminum frameGorilla Victus 2
Aluminum frame

Dimensions and weight69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9mm
163g73.8 x 161.9 x 7.8mm
186g70.6 x 147.0 x 7.6 mm
167g75.9 x 158.5 x 7.7 mm
196g

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Price and availability

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.

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