Samsung Galaxy A20

Samsung Galaxy A20 (Samsung Galaxy Wide4)
Samsung Galaxy A20e
Samsung Galaxy A20
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesGalaxy A
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First releasedA20: March 19, 2019 (2019-03-19)
A20e: April 10, 2019 (2019-04-10)
Availability by regionApril 5, 2019 (2019-04-05)
DiscontinuedJanuary 16, 2023 (2023-01-16)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy J6
Samsung Galaxy A6
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) (for Wide4)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A20s
Samsung Galaxy A21
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A22
RelatedSamsung Galaxy M20
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung Galaxy A10s
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A40
Samsung Galaxy A50
Samsung Galaxy A60
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A80
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Form factorSlate
DimensionsA20: 158.4 mm (6.24 in) H
74.7 mm (2.94 in) W
7.8 mm (0.31 in) D
A20e: 147.4 mm (5.80 in) H
69.7 mm (2.74 in) W
8.4 mm (0.33 in) D
WeightA20: 169 g (6.0 oz)
A20e: 141 g (5.0 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 9 "Pie" with One UI 1.1
Current: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
System-on-chipSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7884
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP2
Memory3GB RAM
Storage32GB
Removable storageMicroSD, up to 512GB
BatteryLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W Fast charging
Rear camera
  • Primary: 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
  • Ultrawide: 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
  • LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera
  • 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
  • 1080p@30fps
DisplaySuper AMOLED 6.4 inches, 720 x 1560 HD+, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
SoundLoudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity4G 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)
Codenamesamsung-a20
SAR0.23 W/kg (head)
1.38 W/kg (body)
WebsiteGalaxy A20
References[1][2]

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.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A20 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A20e - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Samsung Galaxy A20". GSMArena. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A20 official announcement". Samsung Newsroom. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A20 Android 11 update". Sammobile. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A20 lineup overview". Samsung Global. Retrieved 9 June 2025.