| Name | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $829 | $999.99 |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Mar 2020 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 14.1 | Android 10 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | Android 13 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.1″ | 6.2″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2532×1170 | 3200×1440 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 563 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Exynos 990 |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 4 cores | Mali-G77 MP11 |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.1 GHz | 2.73 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 64 | 128 | 256 | 128 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ✔ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | ❌ | 1.1× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | 24 fps |
| 4K video? | 24/30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@960 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 10 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D (depth/bio) | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face unlock |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 2815 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 20 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | Under display |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | - |
| Color options: | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Gray, White, Pink, Red |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 14.67×7.15×0.74 | 15.17×6.91×0.79 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.78×2.81×0.29 | 5.97×2.72×0.31 |
| Weight (gram): | 164 | 163 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.78 | 5.75 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to Lightning | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | USB-C |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool, Apple sticker | Earbuds, SIM-tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 | SM-G981 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Page discontinued |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
iPhone 12 vs Samsung S20
Key differences
The Apple iPhone 12 is newer (Oct 2020 vs Mar 2020) and has more storage (up to 256 GB vs 128 GB). The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G costs $171 more ($999.99 vs $829), has a sharper display (563 PPI vs 460 PPI), has a higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz), has more RAM (up to 12 GB vs 4 GB), has a larger battery (4000 mAh vs 2815 mAh) and charges faster (25 W vs 20 W).
Only on the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G: memory card slot, telephoto (64 MP), optical zoom (1.1×), 8K video (24 fps), reverse wireless charging and fingerprint sensor (Under display).
Other differences: operating system (iOS 14.1 vs Android 10), display type (OLED vs AMOLED), chipset (Apple A14 Bionic vs Exynos 990) and charging port (Lightning vs USB-C 3.2). Both have IP68 water and dust resistance.








