Whether you are looking for the most feature-rich smartphone or the budget option you need for calls and social media, our 2020 top Samsung smartphones will help you find the best option. Here's what you get from the most popular Samsung mobile phones on the market.
10.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Android 10
- 2 slots for SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2636 × 1080
- second screen: 1.1 ″, AMOLED, 112 × 300
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 8 GB
- battery 3300 mAh
- weight 183 g
- WxHxT 73.60 × 167.30 × 7.20 mm
Samsung released the Galaxy Z Flip this year with a folding mechanism, making this touch-sensitive clamshell fit even in a small pocket. The declared resource of the folding / unfolding mechanism is 200,000 cycles.
The secondary screen is very small - a 1.1-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 112 × 300 pixels. When the smartphone is folded, your notifications are displayed on the secondary screen.
When unfolded, the smartphone has a large 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with HDR10 + support and dimensions of 167.3x73.6x7.2 mm. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and a small 3,300mAh battery. Battery life is perhaps the only significant issue with this model, but rather annoying given the high price tag.
The Z Flip has two rear 12 + 12 MP cameras with optical stabilization and a side fingerprint sensor. This is a very advanced device, but it is more fashionable than practical.
pros: Due to the form factor, it immediately attracts the attention of other people, good shooting quality, there is a wired 15 W and wireless charging.
Minuses: no memory card slot, no 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers.
9.Samsung Galaxy A51
- on Android platform
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 12 MP / 5 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 4 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 172 g
- WxHxT 73.60 × 158.50 × 7.90 mm
A good smartphone for up to 30,000 rubles features a large and bright Super AMOLED display, a powerful Samsung Exynos 9611 Octa chipset, impressive front and rear cameras and a long battery life of one and a half to two days depending on usage.
The four-sensor main camera is an impressive feat for a device in this price range. It includes a 48MP sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP camera for close-ups and a 5MP camera that takes on the task of collecting data to enhance your photos. In normal lighting, the pictures come out colorful, clear and highly detailed, in the dark, noises are visible in the photo, despite the night mode. In addition, the camera allows you to shoot videos with 4K resolution
The selfie camera is equipped with a high-resolution 32MP sensor and supports the beautification mode.
Lovers of listening to music with headphones will surely appreciate the fact that the Galaxy A51 has a standard audio jack.
pros: Comes with fast charger, beautiful and convenient One UI 2 shell.
Minuses: easily soiled plastic case, the fingerprint sensor does not always work the first time.
8.Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
- Android 9.0
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.4 ″
- three cameras 16 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 8 GB
- battery 4100 mAh
- weight 175 g
- WxHxT 74.10 × 157.60 × 7.80 mm
When you see Samsung launching another Galaxy S-series flagship device at the start of each year, it's always a good idea to consider last year's discounted models.
The Samsung S10 Plus is no longer a flagship, but still powerful enough to solve any task, the Samsung Exynos 9820 chipset, Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, 8 GB of RAM (with 12 GB option) and flash memory from 128 GB to 1 TB with microSD for even more capacity.
This model still has all the excellent features that we are used to seeing in high-end smartphones, such as high water resistance, fast wireless charging, high-brightness and high-resolution screen without pixelation, expandable microSD storage, 3.5 mm headset jack and much more.
In addition, S10 Plus users will surely appreciate the quick and easy output of videos, photos and documents to an external monitor using Samsung DeX. And the additional ability to charge other devices and equipment, such as the new Galaxy Buds, is convenient for those who carry a lot of gadgets with them.
pros: IP68 rating, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, ANT + and stunning design, dual front camera takes quality selfies.
Minuses: Heats up under heavy load, very slippery without a cover.
7.Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Android 10
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 6 GB
- battery 4500 mAh
- weight 186 g
- WxHxT 75.60 × 162.50 × 8.10 mm
The Galaxy S10 Lite specs are a collection of features from various flagship smartphones and mid-range smartphones from 2019-2020. It has the same Snapdragon 855 processor as the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy A70's 4,500mAh battery with 25W ultra-fast charging.
The camera is also very similar to the one inside the Galaxy A51, with a 48MP main lens, a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 5MP macro lens. The only unique feature of the S10 Lite is a camera stabilization system called Super Steady OIS. The camera sensor "moves" in all three directions to compensate for the movement of the shooter's hand. However, in some video modes, the system does not work.
As for the 6.7-inch display, it is traditionally good for Samsung. Super AMOLED, with great viewing angles and colors, and HDR + support.
pros: performance, camera stabilization system, super fast charging.
Minuses: mediocre speaker, no jack for wired headphones, the main lens "makes noise" in dim lighting, no moisture protection, no optical zoom.
6.Samsung Galaxy M11
- Android 10
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 1560 × 720
- three cameras 13 MP / 2 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 3 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 197 g
- WxHxT 76.30 x 161.40 x 9 mm
Recently, another flower appeared in the Samsung bouquet. This time it is not a luxurious flagship orchid, but a modest state-owned violet. The main distinguishing feature of the device is its long-lived battery. Its capacity is 5000 mAh, there is support for fast charging (15 W). And in combination with a screen with a diagonal of 6.4 and a resolution of 720 x 1560, i.e. HD +, the smartphone can work for a long, very long time. At least 2-3 days on a single charge with moderate use.
Inside the case is an eight-core Snapdragon 450 processor with a frequency of 1.8 GHz, 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of memory. The model has a triple camera, the main lens is 13 MP, 8 MP wide-angle and 2 MP depth sensor. The 8MP front camera supports face recognition technology.
In general, it turned out to be a very successful budget smartphone, the strengths of which are so dear to the heart of an ordinary user - this is the ability to do without recharging for a long time, an eye-pleasing display and a very good camera for this price segment.
pros: battery life, camera, price, fingerprint scanner and face recognition.
Minuses: for such a price - no.
5.Samsung Galaxy M31
- on Android platform
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 6 GB
- battery 6000 mAh
- weight 191 g
- WxHxT 75.10 x 159.20 x 8.90 mm
This model is aimed primarily at a young audience and, as Samsung's marketers calculated, the camera, battery life and display are the most important for it.
Therefore, the M30 was equipped with an impressive 6000 mAh battery, a 48 MP triple rear camera and a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen. The manufacturer was not greedy for the Exynos 9611 processor, which has enough capabilities for any everyday task, and such heavy games as Call Of Duty and PUBG run on medium settings.
Both the display and the battery in the M30 were already good enough, so the engineers paid special attention to the camera in the M31 version. The rear camera received a 64 MP main sensor, a macro lens, an ultra-wide lens, a depth sensor, and the front camera was "upgraded" to 32 MA.
"And what did you save on?" - the reader will probably ask a question, remembering that there is no such thing as perfection. Saved mainly on design. The case is made of plastic (which is so easy to scratch), the design is very practical, but without inspiration, so the device looks worse than it performs. But in terms of price / performance ratio, the Galaxy M31 is one of the best smartphones from Samsung.
pros: excellent display, capacious battery, good cameras, instant fingerprint scanner.
Minuses: heavy, plastic body, mediocre night photography.
4.Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
- Android 9.0
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.8 ″, resolution 3040 × 1440
- four cameras 12 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 12 GB
- battery 4300 mAh
- weight 196 g
- WxHxT 77.20 x 162.30 x 7.90 mm
One of the most beautiful, powerful and expensive models in the 2020 Samsung smartphone ranking in terms of price and quality remains attractive even after the launch of the S20. It comes with an Air Actions-enabled S Pen, a huge 6.8-inch screen with a built-in fingerprint scanner, and just exudes quality even when you just hold it in your hands. With its high-performance Exynos 9825 processor, 12GB of RAM and 256 to 512GB of internal storage, this device will last you for years.
Of course, not everyone needs such a huge screen, stylus, or such a big financial gap. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is probably too good for day-to-day tasks like checking email, playing casual games, or browsing social media. Therefore, if you need a reliable "mobile" horse, then in the ranking of Samsung smartphones in 2020 there are much cheaper models.
pros: beautiful design, case included, waterproof to IP68, support for wireless charging and fast charging, excellent picture quality during the day and in low light.
Minuses: no 3.5 mm audio jack and no adapter included, there are often accidental clicks on the rounded frameless screen, high price.
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Android smartphone
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 6 GB
- battery 4500 mAh
- weight 199 g
- WxHxT 76.10 × 163.70 × 8.70 mm
The top three models in the ranking of smartphones from Samsung is opened by a device that looks like a puzzle assembled from pieces of previous flagships. It has the same Exynos 9810 processor as the Galaxy Note 9 released in 2018.
When creating the camera, Samsung engineers dug into the bins and combined in one device the main 12 MP sensor from the Galaxy Note 8 (so it does not have a variable aperture), a telephoto lens with a 2x zoom from the Galaxy Note 9 and a wide-angle lens from the Galaxy Note 10/10 + ... The front 32 MP camera will make your smile even wider when you see how good the picture came out. The only "but" is the need for good lighting.
And the 6.7-inch Full HD display is only slightly smaller than the 6.8-inch display on the Galaxy Note 10+. While the latter comes with 12GB of RAM, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite has smaller options ranging from 6GB to 8GB. The internal memory of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite is 128 GB, which can be expanded up to 1 TB using a memory card.
But most buyers choose the Note series for the possibilities that the S Pen provides, an electronic pen. And the capabilities of the model in this regard are completely similar to the flagship Note 10+. The device "understands" not only the touch of the pen to the screen, but also its movements in the air.In addition, the company's engineers have added the ability to translate handwritten notes into typed text in the Galaxy Note 10 Lite.
And, to the great joy of users, Samsung has finally added a wired headphone jack to the smartphone.
pros: good camera, electronic pen.
Minuses: one speaker, mediocre sound, no moisture protection.
2.Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Android 10
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.9 ″, resolution 3200 × 1440
- four cameras 108 MP / 48 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 12 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 220 g
- WxHxT 76 × 166.90 × 8.80 mm
One of the best Samsung smartphones of 2020 lives up to its epic name. It has the largest 6.9-inch HDR10 + screen, the largest 5000mAh battery, and the most advanced cameras of any Samsung model to date. It's practically guaranteed the best Android phone of 2020.
With the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung has taken the already amazing camera quality of the S20 and S20 + to a whole new level. The main camera sensor has 108MP resolution, 10x telephoto lens and 100x super-resolution zoom. As a result, at any time of the day or night, you will get a picture with impeccable detail, excellent color balance and sharp edges without distortion. Unsurprisingly, the S20 Ultra comes in DXOMARK's Top 10 Best Camera Phones of 2020.
On the other hand, the phone's 40MP front camera will take clearer selfies than any other Samsung Galaxy model.
Top performance is provided by the currently best processor from Samsung - Exynos 990 in tandem with the Mali-G77 MP11 video accelerator. So all the latest games will be flying at ultra settings for at least the next couple of years.
pros: support for 5G networks, water and dust protection according to the IP68 standard, there is fast and wireless charging, there is a slot for a memory card, a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz.
Minuses: no 3.5mm headphone jack.
1.Samsung Galaxy S20 +
- Android 10
- 2 slots for SIM-cards
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 3200 × 1440
- four cameras 64 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM memory 8 GB
- battery 4500 mAh
- weight 186 g
- WxHxT 73.70 x 161.90 x 7.80 mm
In the ranking of smartphones from Samsung in 2020, the S20 + is doomed to popularity. The model is a middle ground between the relatively inexpensive Galaxy S20 and the impressive flagship Galaxy S20 Ultra. Of course, the specifications of the "Ultra" are good, but some will be scared off by the high price, while others - by the massive body of the device.
Basically, the S20 + is the S20, but with some nice changes. The two main advantages of the device are a 6.7-inch screen (larger than the “non-plus” version) and support for 5G networks (with mmWave technology). In this regard, the S20 has a lower pipe and thinner smoke - the 5G version of this smartphone is slower, Sub-6.
There are other nice differences as well. The "plus" version has a larger battery capacity than the S20 (though less than the Ultra) - respectively 4500 mAh versus 4000 mAh and 5000 mAh. If you watch a video, the battery can last 20 hours, and with intensive use of Wi-Fi - about 17 hours. Provided that the refresh rate of the screen is 60 Hz.
If you want something more voluminous, then there is an opportunity to buy a modification with increased flash memory: instead of 128 GB - 512 GB.
And although the best novelty of Samsung smartphones in 2020 does not have such a stunning 108 MP lens as the Ultra, the main sensor with a resolution of 12 MP is capable of producing a very good picture. A 64MP telephoto lens can magnify objects up to 3 times. And the depth camera and wide-angle lens are exactly the same as the Ultra.
pros: flagship performance, 5G support, 120Hz refresh rate.
Minuses: a little expensive, the back is like a plastic one, the screen settings are not too flexible, because of which the colors can sometimes look either oversaturated or too faded.