Samsung Galaxy A20

The Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Samsung Galaxy A20e are mid-range Android-based smartphones developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics, as part of the Galaxy A series, released in April 2019. The base model features a 6.4‑inch Super AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, a 4000 mAh battery, and ships with Android 9 "Pie", upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.1 support.

Samsung Galaxy A20 (Samsung Galaxy Wide4)
Samsung Galaxy A20e

Samsung Galaxy A20
Brand	Samsung
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Type	Smartphone
Series	Galaxy A
Family	Samsung Galaxy
First released	A20: March 19, 2019; 6 years ago (2019-03-19) A20e: April 10, 2019; 6 years ago (2019-04-10)
Availability by region	April 5, 2019; 6 years ago (2019-04-05)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy J6 Samsung Galaxy A6 Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) (for Wide4)
Successor	Samsung Galaxy A20s Samsung Galaxy A21 Samsung Galaxy A21s Samsung Galaxy A22
Related	Samsung Galaxy M20 Samsung Galaxy A30
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	158.4 mm (6.24 in) H 74.7 mm (2.94 in) W 7.8 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight	169 g (6.0 oz)
Operating system	Original: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.1 Current: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
System-on-chip	Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7884
CPU	Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	Mali-G71 MP2
Memory	3GB RAM
Storage	32GB
Removable storage	MicroSD, up to 512GB
Battery	Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Fast charging at 15 W
Rear camera	13 MP f/1.9 + 5 MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide Angle Camera
Front camera	8 MP f/2.0
Display	Super AMOLED 6.4 inches, 720 x 1560 HD+, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Sound	Loudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity	4G LTE Dual Sim
Model	(Global); SM-A205U (US); SM-A205F/DS (Global), SM-A205GN/DS (Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan), SM-A205YN (Australia, New Zealand), SM-A205G/DS (LATAM/Brazil), SM-A205W (Canada), SM-A205S (SK Telecom, Galaxy Wide4)
Codename	samsung-a20
SAR	0.23 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Website	Galaxy A20
References	[1][2]

Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A20 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 × 1560 pixels and an Infinity-V notch. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.^[3]

It is powered by the Exynos 7884 chipset with an octa-core CPU (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 + 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53) and Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. The device includes 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 512 GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.^[3]

The rear camera setup includes a 13 MP primary sensor (f/1.9) and a 5 MP ultra-wide sensor (f/2.2), with features like LED flash, panorama, and HDR. It records video at 1080p @ 30 fps. The front camera is 8 MP (f/2.0), also capable of 1080p video.^[3]

The phone has a 4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with 15 W fast charging support through a USB-C port.^[3]

Connectivity options include dual nano-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC (depending on region), and FM radio. Sensors include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and compass.^[3]

The device measures 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm and weighs 169 grams.^[3]

Release and Software Updates

The Galaxy A20 was announced on March 19, 2019, and released on April 5, 2019.^[4] It shipped with Android 9 Pie and Samsung's One UI. The device has since received official updates up to Android 11 with One UI 3.1.^[5]

Variants

The Galaxy A20 is available under different model numbers such as SM-A205F and SM-A205G. In South Korea, it is marketed as the Galaxy Wide 4.^[3]

It is positioned in Samsung’s Galaxy A series between the Galaxy A10 and A30 and was later succeeded by models such as the Galaxy A21 and A20s.^[6]