Samsung Galaxy S20 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy S20 4G, the Galaxy S25 Edge is five years of updates on from it. The S25 Edge has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 200MP against the S20 4G's 64MP, and the S25 Edge supports 5G while the S20 4G tops out at 4G. The S25 Edge has the bigger screen at 6.7" against 6.2", while the S20 4G has the sharper one at 566 PPI, and the S25 Edge goes up to 512GB of storage, where the S20 4G tops out at 128GB. If you're on the S20 4G, the S25 Edge is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.

Expert Rating
4.4
5 reviews
3.8
11 reviews
Screen
6.2" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
566 513
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,000 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage
128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
152 x 68 x 7.9 mm 159 x 76 x 5.8 mm
Weight
164 grams 163 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £25.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £459.99
Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy S20 4G Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Expert Rating 4.4
5 reviews
3.8
11 reviews
Screen 6.2" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 566 513
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,000 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage 128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm 159 x 76 x 5.8 mm
Weight 164 grams 163 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £25.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free - £459.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G's 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G has the sharper display at 566 pixels per inch versus 513, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G features a 64 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge use?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge uses the Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (164 grams vs 163 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 152 x 68 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is slimmer at 5.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S20 4G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge run?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 4G runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.