Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Should you upgrade?

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Specs

	Samsung Galaxy S20	Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S24	Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Display	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3,200 x 1,440 20:9 ratio 120Hz refresh rate at 1080p 60Hz refresh rate at 1440p HDR10+ certified	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3,200 x 1,440 20:9 ratio 120Hz refresh rate at 1080p 60Hz refresh rate at 1440p HDR10+ certified	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080) 19.5:9 aspect ratio 120Hz adaptive refresh rate	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080) 19.5:9 aspect ratio 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Samsung Exynos 990	US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Global: Samsung Exynos 2400	US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Global: Samsung Exynos 2400
RAM	8GB / 12GB	8GB / 12GB	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB Expandable with microSD up to 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB Expandable with microSD up to 1TB	128GB / 256GB No microSD card support	256GB / 512GB No microSD card support
Battery and charging	4,000mAh 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging	4,500mAh 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging	4,000mAh battery 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging No charger in the box	4,900mAh battery 45W wired charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging No charger in the box
Cameras	Rear: - Wide-angle: 12MP, 1/1.76", ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm - Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, .8µm - Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm 3x hybrid optical/digital zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x Front: - 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, AF	Rear: - Wide-angle: 12MP, 1/1.76", ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm - Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, .8µm - Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm 3x hybrid optical/digital zoom, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x Front: - 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, AF	Rear: - 50MP main ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS - 12MP ultrawide ƒ/2.2 aperture - 10MP telephoto ƒ/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom Front: - 12MP ƒ/2.2 aperture	Rear: - 50MP main ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS - 12MP ultrawide ƒ/2.2 aperture - 10MP telephoto ƒ/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom Front: - 12MP ƒ/2.2 aperture
Audio	Stereo speakers No 3.5mm port	Stereo speakers No 3.5mm port	Stereo speakers Dual mics No 3.5mm port	Stereo speakers Dual mics No 3.5mm jack
Security	Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock	Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock	In-display fingerprint Samsung Knox 7 years of Android and security updates	In-display fingerprint Samsung Knox 7 years of Android and security updates
Water resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC support	Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC support	Wi-Fi 6e Bluetooth 5.3 NFC support	Wi-Fi 6e Bluetooth 5.3 NFC support
Software	Android 10 (Upgrade to Android 13)	Android 10 (Upgrade to Android 13)	One UI 6.1 Android 14	One UI 6.1 Android 14
Materials	Gorilla Glass 6 Aluminum frame	Gorilla Glass 6 Aluminum frame	Gorilla Victus 2 Aluminum frame	Gorilla Victus 2 Aluminum frame
Dimensions and weight	69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9mm 163g	73.8 x 161.9 x 7.8mm 186g	70.6 x 147.0 x 7.6 mm 167g	75.9 x 158.5 x 7.7 mm 196g

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S24: Price and availability

• Samsung Galaxy S20: $999 (at launch)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: $1,199 (at launch)

• Samsung Galaxy S24: Starts at $799
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: Starts at $999

It’s been four years since the Samsung Galaxy S20 series launched, with the S20 costing $999 and the S20 Plus costing $1,199. Nowadays, you can buy them for significantly less on the second-hand market, but if you’re still hanging onto yours, don’t expect to get much. Trade-in values at Samsung are anywhere from $100 to $200 toward a new device, provided it’s in good condition.

via Android Authority https://www.androidauthority.com