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Samsung Galaxy M20 review

7.4/10 AVG.
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7.4/10
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The Samsung Galaxy M20 currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 19 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Operating system
Android
Processor
1.8 GHz
Screen Size
6.3"
Camera
13+ MP

What the Critics Are Saying...

TechENT

You get a reliable smartphone, something that just works. It does not do all the fancy things that the Samsung Galaxy S series can do, but it still does the job; although a tad slower.

- Darwin Sucipto, TechENT
Smartprix

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is a big leap forward as far as affordable Samsung phones go. It has a trendy Infinity-V display, offers solid battery backup, covers basics like Dual VoLTE and HD streaming, is among rare few affordable phones with Type-C port and fast charging support, and has also been comp...

- Deepak Singh, Smartprix
Notebookcheck

The Samsung Galaxy M20 combines the usual strengths of the manufacturer with surprising weaknesses. Low price or not: There should have been more in there.

- Stefan Schomberg, Notebookcheck
GSMArena

The Galaxy M20 addresses a lot of the complaints we had with the M10 - it adds a fingerprint reader, a USB-C port and fast charging capability, and vastly improved performance. It is then an easy recommendation over its lesser brother unless you absolutely cannot stretch your budget.

- GSMArena
Gadgets Now

If you wish to have a sturdy reliable smartphone for daily usage with good battery life and performance from a big brand then the Samsung Galaxy M20 is a great choice. Also, if you are looking at affordable smartphone to play PUBG Mobile or other online games with good battery life and nolags, the G...

- Debashis Sarkar, Gadgets Now
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Samsung released the Galaxy M20 on February 5, 2019.

We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Galaxy M20 user manual here.

Samsung backs up the Galaxy M20 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
6.3"

The Samsung Galaxy M20's screen size is 6.3 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.8 GHz

There is a Samsung Exynos 7904 Octa-core (14 nm) 1.8 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system (OS).
Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ megapixel camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32/64 GB

Internal memory is 32/64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 1740 minutes, 1020 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy M20 Specs

Overview
Release date February 5, 2019
Regions available No
Networks
GSM:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS:
850/900/1900/2100 MHz
LTE:
2100/800/850/900 /1800/2600/2300/2500 MHz
Data:
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
SIM card Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo

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Processor Samsung Exynos 7904 Octa-core (14 nm) 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage 32/64 GB
RAM 3/4 GB
ROM No
GPS Type A-GPS
Digital compass Yes
Flightmode Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.25 W/kg
Body: 1.59 W/kg
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to: 1020 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to: 1020 minutes
Internet Use (Celluar) Up to: 1020 minutes
Talk Time Up to: 1740 minutes
Standby Time Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design type Bar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA Yes
Material Aluminium
Colors Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.64 x 7.45 x 0.88 cm (6.2 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 186 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Antenna Type Internal
Changeable Faceplates No
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel density 409 pixels
Size 6.3 inches
3D No
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Graphics Yes
Themes Yes
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Infinity V Display
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Mute Key No
Input Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Physical keyboard No
Voicemail Key No
Any Key Answer No
Voice Commands Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
External Media Playback Controls No
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
Contact List Capacity Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups Yes
Auto Answer No
Voice Activated Dialing Yes
Photo Caller ID Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Email Client Yes
Email Protocols POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features Gmail
Messaging SMS, MMS, IM
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
WiFi Encryption WPA/WPA2
Mobile Hotspot Yes
WiMAX No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
PC Synchronization OTA
TV Out No
DLNA Support No
NFC Yes
UMA Support No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Java Applications No
Brew Applications No
ECML / Digital Wallet Yes
PictBridge No
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture
 ƒ/ 1.9
Resolution
 13+ megapixels
Dual lens
 Yes
Zoom
 Yes
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, HDR, Dual camera feature (5MP second camera, Ultra-wide, f/2.2)
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution
 8+ megapixels
Zoom
 Yes
Additional Front Camera Info
 Aperture F2.0, HDR, In-Display flash
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats AAC, AMR, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, M4A, OGG, WMA, WAV
Radio Yes (FM/RDS)
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, AVI, H.264 / AVC, MKV, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Mobile TV No
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Yes
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Custom Ringtones Yes
Vibration Alert Yes
Downloadable Ringtones Yes
Ringtone Composer No
Ringer ID Yes
Haptic Feedback Vibration Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List No
Calendar Yes
World Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Stop Watch Yes
Timer Yes
Calculator Yes
Currency Converter No
Document Viewer Yes
Viewable document types XLS, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT
Weather Yes
Stocks No
Maps Yes
NotePad Yes
Voice Memos / Recorder Yes
Games Downloadable
Apps Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps
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Additional comments Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-M205FD, M205FD
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TechENT

The in-between world

from TechENT

You get a reliable smartphone, something that just works. It does not do all the fancy things that the Samsung Galaxy S series can do, but it still does the job; although a tad slower.

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You get a reliable smartphone, something that just works. It does not do all the fancy things that the Samsung Galaxy S series can do, but it still does the job; although a tad slower.

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Smartprix

Fantastic battery life, affordable price

from Smartprix

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is a big leap forward as far as affordable Samsung phones go. It has a trendy Infinity-V display, offers solid battery backup, covers basics like Dual VoLTE and HD streaming, is among rare few affordable phones with Type-C port and fast charging support, and has also been competitively priced.

Read full review

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is a big leap forward as far as affordable Samsung phones go. It has a trendy Infinity-V display, offers solid battery backup, covers basics like Dual VoLTE and HD streaming, is among rare few affordable phones with Type-C port and fast charging support, and has also been competitively priced.

Read full review

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Notebookcheck

A decent smartphone from a market leader at a comparatively low price

from Notebookcheck

The Samsung Galaxy M20 combines the usual strengths of the manufacturer with surprising weaknesses. Low price or not: There should have been more in there.

Read full review

The Samsung Galaxy M20 combines the usual strengths of the manufacturer with surprising weaknesses. Low price or not: There should have been more in there.

Read full review

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GSMArena

A very balanced package that delivers in most key areas

GSMArena

The Galaxy M20 addresses a lot of the complaints we had with the M10 - it adds a fingerprint reader, a USB-C port and fast charging capability, and vastly improved performance. It is then an easy recommendation over its lesser brother unless you absolutely cannot stretch your budget.

Read full review

The Galaxy M20 addresses a lot of the complaints we had with the M10 - it adds a fingerprint reader, a USB-C port and fast charging capability, and vastly improved performance. It is then an easy recommendation over its lesser brother unless you absolutely cannot stretch your budget.

Read full review

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Gadgets Now

A solid daily driver minus the bling

from Gadgets Now

If you wish to have a sturdy reliable smartphone for daily usage with good battery life and performance from a big brand then the Samsung Galaxy M20 is a great choice. Also, if you are looking at affordable smartphone to play PUBG Mobile or other online games with good battery life and nolags, the Galaxy M20 will easily please you.

Read full review

If you wish to have a sturdy reliable smartphone for daily usage with good battery life and performance from a big brand then the Samsung Galaxy M20 is a great choice. Also, if you are looking at affordable smartphone to play PUBG Mobile or other online games with good battery life and nolags, the Galaxy M20 will easily please you.

Read full review

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Beebom

Great display and stunning battery life

from Beebom

Samsung really seems to have made an effort to compete in the budget smartphone segment, but having used the Galaxy M20, I believe Samsung still has a long way to go before it can truly compete with the likes of Xiaomi, Honor or Asus. Look, the Galaxy M20 has decent cameras, the design is functio...More

Samsung really seems to have made an effort to compete in the budget smartphone segment, but having used the Galaxy M20, I believe Samsung still has a long way to go before it can truly compete with the likes of Xiaomi, Honor or Asus. Look, the Galaxy M20 has decent cameras, the design is functional and practical, the battery and charging is super impressive, but the inconsistent performance just does not match up against the competition.

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BGR

Hits the sweet spot with its battery

from BGR

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is a definite improvement over the previous Galaxy On series and Galaxy J series smartphones. The Galaxy M20 has impressive battery backup and the great display with performance which is quite up to the mark. But one of Samsung’s old faults of not incorporating better cam...More

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is a definite improvement over the previous Galaxy On series and Galaxy J series smartphones. The Galaxy M20 has impressive battery backup and the great display with performance which is quite up to the mark. But one of Samsung’s old faults of not incorporating better camera modules persists, considering the competing brands excel in the camera department especially.

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Gizbot

A fresh, aggressively priced phone with a massive battery

from Gizbot

It comes with a brilliant display, a long-lasting battery life, and a sturdy build. Starting at Rs 10,990, it is Samsung's most aggressively priced device till date. It sure has its flaws like the design could have been more attractive, or the cameras could have been better, but it still makes fo...More

It comes with a brilliant display, a long-lasting battery life, and a sturdy build. Starting at Rs 10,990, it is Samsung's most aggressively priced device till date. It sure has its flaws like the design could have been more attractive, or the cameras could have been better, but it still makes for a good value for money if you look beyond these minor bumps.

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Fone Arena

Next big budget bestseller

from Fone Arena

It has a good display with minimal bezels, huge battery, USB Type-C with fast charging, ultra-wide angle lens that you don’t find on any other phones in the range, and decent performance for the price. Average low-light camera performance and the plastic body are the things you have to compromise.

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It has a good display with minimal bezels, huge battery, USB Type-C with fast charging, ultra-wide angle lens that you don’t find on any other phones in the range, and decent performance for the price. Average low-light camera performance and the plastic body are the things you have to compromise.

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Business Standard

Power-packed performer disguised as budget phone

from Business Standard

The Galaxy M20 is a budget smartphone that has capabilities to make a dent in the armour of other smartphones in the same segment. From sleek performance to exceptional on-battery time and capable dual rear camera, the phone has everything to be touted as power-packed performer.

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The Galaxy M20 is a budget smartphone that has capabilities to make a dent in the armour of other smartphones in the same segment. From sleek performance to exceptional on-battery time and capable dual rear camera, the phone has everything to be touted as power-packed performer.

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