Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S21
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S21 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S21: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 arrived in 2021, 1 year after the Galaxy S20 (2020), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S21 runs the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100, while the Galaxy S20 uses the Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S20 offers more RAM — up to 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S20 — 6.2″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S21 — 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S20 — 12 + 64 (tele, hybrid 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S21 — 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S20 is lighter at 163 g (vs 169 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S20 shipped with Android 10 (up to 13); Galaxy S21 with Android 11 (up to 14).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S20 — $999; Galaxy S21 — $799.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S20 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2020 | January 2021 |
| Display | 6.2″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3200 (563 ppi) | 1080 × 2400 (421 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB + microSD | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 64 (tele, hybrid 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 10 (up to 13) | Android 11 (up to 14) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 × 69.1 × 7.9 mm | 151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 169 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Plastic + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.