Samsung Galaxy S20 review

14 Mar 2020


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  • Anonymous
  • tx3
  • 15 Mar 2020

Playing PUBG here is a mess!!! You pay $999 for a phone that feels like a $199 phone. But, gotta admit, the display and the camera is simply a beast.

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    • Anonymous
    • IiB
    • 15 Mar 2020

    Please review the Snapdragon version. Please, many regions had this version and it make a big difference. Or at least do the battery test.

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      • FapPhone
      • xZI
      • 15 Mar 2020

      uk7866, 15 Mar 2020Err no I had the Exynos version. I've played COD too and it... moreTry to switch on antialiasing and it will get toasted. And no way PUBG Mobile runs at HDR Extreme without several stutters here and there. Try to play several matches and see if there's a drop in performance.

      You can also try Shadowgun Legends because this game is extremely demanding for mobile.

        FapPhone, 15 Mar 2020Really? You must be using a SD version of the S10 so cut th... moreErr no I had the Exynos version. I've played COD too and it worked just fine at max everything. I don't play PUBG but have heard it's very poorly optimised on Android in general.

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          • FapPhone
          • xZI
          • 15 Mar 2020

          uk7866, 15 Mar 2020I have had the S10 for almost a year and can vouch for what... moreReally? You must be using a SD version of the S10 so cut the rubbish. Tried several popular titles with the game.

          I can't even play PUBG Mobile at HDR Extreme (60fps) without any throttling, smoothly.

          Lifeafter also stutters at even HDR 60fps (no antialiasing).

          COD Mobile lags hard in BR and Zombie mode at Very High graphics, maximum framerate (capped to 60fps).

          Black Desert Mobile also stutters at maximum possible graphics after 30-ish minutes.

          Also undemanding games such as World of Tanks cannot maintain sustained 60fps in few cases (with anisotropic filtering at 2x and no antialiasing) and Armed Heist won't run too smoothly at high 60fps.

          Now who's talking rubbish?

            FapPhone, 15 Mar 2020To test if I'm really speaking rubbish, you should try out ... moreI have had the S10 for almost a year and can vouch for what I'm saying.. the cameras are right up there with the best. I've regular had Fortnite played on it at max settings and it works and runs totally fine. So cut out the exacerbated hate.

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              • FapPhone
              • xZI
              • 15 Mar 2020

              uk7866, 15 Mar 2020You're talking utter rubbish. The performance is superb on ... moreTo test if I'm really speaking rubbish, you should try out the handset, especially test the camera.

              Also try demanding games such as PUBG Mobile, Shadowgun Legends, and Fortnite and crank it to maximum settings (at 60fps only). Compare it with other handsets running at Sd855 and just an iPhone XR/XS.

              Once you've tested the phone, tell me the results. I will wait.

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                • FapPhone
                • xZI
                • 15 Mar 2020

                Chipset discrimination is very unacceptable.

                SD version can deliver better images and also has far less throttling (look at S10 Exynos vs. SD camera and gaming performance). Some has mentioned that Exynos 990's real world performance is still behind Apple A12. Not sure about SD855, but it feels to me it might as well.

                Mandatory 5G in certain countries where even 5G infrastructure is not fully ready is...also unacceptable.

                And all biometric authentication methods are rubbish. Lackluster fingerprint sensor (even my S10, updated, still has issues with this) and useless facial recognition. At least iPhone got the facial recognition right although there's no fingerprint sensor.

                It's really a shame that the display is very high-quality and the camera hardware is good. Build quality is also nice considering its weight (compared to bulky iPhones).

                Because SD version turns out to be market-restricted, I will still suggest the iPhone 11 Pro. Or if you don't care about brands, there's the upcoming global version Mi 10 and Oppo Find X2.

                Sorry, Samsung. Failed again. Rating only 4.1 stars for a premium flagship???

                  FapPhone, 15 Mar 2020GsmArena is testing the Exynos version of the S20. I hav... moreYou're talking utter rubbish. The performance is superb on the S10s and the low light photography is good too. The S20s nicely improve upon that.

                  Also your complaints have squat all to do with the processor. Your much hyped mi 10 or whatever will be running Android too. So I don't why your bringing that into it and also randomly mentioning the iPhone

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                    • FapPhone
                    • xZI
                    • 15 Mar 2020

                    Pabliell, 14 Mar 2020Let's be honest, early adopters are simply beta testers the... moreGsmArena is testing the Exynos version of the S20.

                    I have an Exynos S10 and I can safely say that the low-light images are rubbish even until now (I suspect due to poor image processing). Performance is also somewhat limiting, and pair it with bloated OS and it just gets worse.

                    My iPhone is much better compared to this Crappynos trash. Might take a look at upcoming Mi 10 series on late March.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • nw}
                      • 15 Mar 2020

                      Pabliell, 14 Mar 2020Let's be honest, early adopters are simply beta testers the... moreBut updates will NEVER make an average camera GREAT

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                        • Onismurai
                        • IiB
                        • 15 Mar 2020

                        Can you guys test the phone with Snapdragon. This battery rating is really not applicable for many regions. We know EU have to buy Exynos, but this may give a false impression for people who owned Snapdragon.

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                          • neph
                          • dM8
                          • 14 Mar 2020

                          I'm disappointed with the "telephoto" camera. With its 1.07 real optical magnification I'd rather call its camera system "64 MP wide main, 12 MP night photo/video and 12 MP ultrawide". I was really certain that the optical zoom is x2, while the rest is cropping + AI. And we have 1.07 gimmick instead.

                            miki69, 14 Mar 2020Thanks for the review, detailed as always. For me, the ... moreLet's be honest, early adopters are simply beta testers these days. That's why early reviews show quite disappointing results. S10 had an entire year of software polish, S20 will get better, especially in low light. You can't get much better in good light anyway...

                              Amazing phone

                                So the famous heating continues

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • LQu
                                  • 14 Mar 2020

                                  The issue with exynos is the standby time.
                                  Local website here did the test and phone loses about 2-3% per hour.
                                  This should be what phone loses during whole night (00:00-07:00h).

                                    "On the flip side, though, the iPhone 11 Pro almost certainly outshines the S20 in the camera department"

                                    Why so?? Claims without any substance, evidence or explanation.. lame review disappointed with GSMArena. The star rating is so different to say the Note 10 yet it practically improves in every regard compared to it..

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                                      • Maledrah
                                      • mN}
                                      • 14 Mar 2020

                                      Pls put back audio quality test

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                                        • namenick
                                        • Pfx
                                        • 14 Mar 2020

                                        Anders, 14 Mar 2020Reall disappointing battery life considering the size of ba... moreIndeed,even worse than s10 3400 mAh with a old gen exynos...how could it be???