Motorola Edge+ (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Motorola Edge+ (2020) offers a better value proposition. Its Snapdragon 865 chipset, coupled with a larger endurance rating, delivers consistently strong performance and all-day battery life. While the S20+ boasts a more refined software experience and faster charging, the Edge+'s raw power and longevity are more impactful for demanding users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Motorola Edge+ (2020) | Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66, 71 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - SM-G986B |
| 5G bands | 5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub6 - Global | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - SM-G986B |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, April 22. Released 2020, May 14 | 2020, February 11 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, March 06 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 71.4 x 9.6 mm (6.34 x 2.81 x 0.38 in) | 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 2.90 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~95.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 81mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm, AF TOF 3D, (depth) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth) |
| Video | 6K@30fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 25 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.9µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Smokey Sangria, Thunder Grey, Baltic Gray | Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue |
| Models | XT2061-3 | SM-G986, SM-G986F, SM-G986F/DS, SM-G986U, SM-G986U1, SM-G9860, SM-G986B/DS, SM-G986N, SM-G986B, SM-G986W, SCG02 |
| Price | About 670 EUR | $ 174.17 / C$ 684.99 / € 299.97 |
| SAR | - | 1.08 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.57 W/kg (body) |
Motorola Edge+ (2020)
- Exceptional battery endurance (100h rating)
- Powerful Snapdragon 865 processor
- Clean Android software experience
- Competitive display brightness
- Slower wired charging (18W)
- Limited camera details in provided data
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Faster wired charging (25W with PD3.0)
- More versatile camera system (likely)
- Vibrant Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- Established brand ecosystem
- Potential thermal throttling (Exynos variant)
- Shorter battery life compared to Edge+
Display Comparison
The Galaxy S20+ 5G features a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, known for its vibrant colors and excellent contrast. However, the Motorola Edge+ (2020) isn't far behind, achieving a measured peak brightness of 607 nits. While the S20+ likely has superior color accuracy and potentially a higher refresh rate (not specified in the data, but standard for the S20+ line), the Edge+'s brightness is competitive. Both utilize a 7nm+ manufacturing process for their respective chipsets, indirectly impacting power draw and therefore display-on time. The lack of refresh rate data for the Edge+ is a key omission, but the S20+'s 120Hz option provides smoother scrolling and animations.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is lacking. The context data only mentions 'Photo / Video' capabilities for the Edge+. The S20+ likely boasts a more versatile camera array, including ultra-wide and telephoto lenses, offering greater flexibility in shooting scenarios. Samsung's image processing is known for its vibrant, sometimes oversaturated, look, while Motorola typically aims for a more natural aesthetic. Without specific sensor size and aperture data, it's difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the S20+'s likely multi-lens setup provides a broader range of photographic options. The inclusion of a 2MP macro camera on the S20+ is largely a marketing gimmick and offers minimal practical benefit.
Performance
The chipset is where things get interesting. The USA variant of the S20+ 5G also utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), mirroring the Edge+. Globally, the S20+ shipped with the Exynos 990 (7 nm+). The Snapdragon 865, found in both the US S20+ and the Edge+, features an octa-core CPU configuration with a 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 prime core, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 performance cores, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The Exynos 990, however, uses a different core arrangement (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). While on paper the Exynos appears faster, real-world performance often favors the Snapdragon due to superior thermal management and optimized software. The Edge+ benefits from a cleaner Android skin, minimizing overhead and maximizing the Snapdragon's potential. Users should be aware of potential throttling on the Exynos variant of the S20+ during extended gaming sessions.
Battery Life
The Motorola Edge+ (2020) boasts an endurance rating of 100 hours, a significant advantage over the S20+ 5G. While the S20+ offers faster wired charging at 25W (with PD3.0 support) compared to the Edge+'s 18W, the Edge+'s superior endurance means you'll likely need to charge it less frequently. Both support 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging is available on both, albeit at different wattages (5W for Edge+, 4.5W for S20+). The combination of a larger endurance rating and a cleaner software experience gives the Edge+ a clear edge in battery performance.
Buying Guide
Buy the Motorola Edge+ (2020) if you prioritize sustained performance for gaming or demanding applications, and value long battery life above all else. You'll benefit from a cleaner Android experience and a more aggressive price point. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G if you prefer a more feature-rich software experience, faster charging speeds, and a more established brand ecosystem, and are willing to accept potentially shorter battery life and possible thermal throttling under heavy load.