Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

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Galaxy S20 FE 5G compared with Galaxy S25 FE
SamsungGalaxy S20 FE 5GSamsungGalaxy S25 FE
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2025
Display
Screen size6.5″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch (better)385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display typeFlat Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, 120 HzDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features–Vision Booster
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 865Exynos 2400
Memory6 GB8 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPU–Deca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)
GPU–Hardware-based ray tracing
Cooling–Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FE
Storage type128 GB internal; hybrid microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TB–
Cameras
Main camera12 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera32 MP (better)12 MP
Main camera12 MP, F1.8, Dual Pixel autofocus and optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 123-degree field of view12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 3× optical zoom and optical image stabilisation8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front camera32 MP, F2.212 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view
Zoom3× optical and up to 30× digital zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recording4K 3840 × 2160 at 60 fpsUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera features–ProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR video
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,900 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 19 hoursUp to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Battery life detail–Rated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingUp to 25 W with a separate USB PD PPS charger; 15 W charger bundled (GSMArena)Up to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0, power unspecified by SamsungFast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible case
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g190 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.4 mm (better)
Height × width159.8 × 74.5 mm161.3 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsGlass front, aluminium frame and polycarbonate back (Notebookcheck)Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursCloud Navy, White, Lavender, Mint, Orange and RedIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
Water resistance detailIP68; Samsung tests submersion in 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutesIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint readerFingerprint sensor
Sensors–Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with One UI 2.5One UI 8 (Android 16)
Software updates–Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)
AI features–Galaxy AI, including Now Bar, Now Brief, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, Audio Eraser and Auto Trim; Gemini Live; Circle to Search with Google
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network–5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM or one nano-SIM and microSD on European SM-G781BTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
NFC–Yes
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort output; no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS

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