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Manufacturer codeSM-G986BZADEUB
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About the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G SM-G986B
Samsung SM-G986BZADEUB is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 5G; operating system installed: Android 10. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-G986BZADEUB. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 17 cm (6.7") display is specified at 3200 x 1440 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 120 Hz. A higher refresh rate can make scrolling and supported games look smoother. The rate used depends on the app and display settings, and can affect battery life.
- Screen size
- 17 cm (6.7")
- Screen resolution
- 3200 x 1440 pixels
- Maximum refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Processor family
- Samsung Exynos
- Processor model
- 990
- Memory (RAM)
- 12 GB
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G SM-G986B specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-G986BZADEUB · Icecat product 77944944 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 17 cm (6.7") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Processor model | 990 |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 10 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
Display10 details
| Screen shape | Curved edge screen |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus) |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.73 GHz |
| Processor lithography | 7 nm |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum frame rate | 960 fps |
Camera, image & video37 details
| Rear camera sensor size | 1/1.76" |
|---|---|
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 64 MP |
| Rear camera resolution | 9248 x 6936 pixels |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2 |
| Fourth rear camera aperture number | 1 |
| Rear camera pixel size | 1.8 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.4 µm |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 0.8 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 79° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 120° |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 76° |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 30x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 10 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Second front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.22 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 80° |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@960fps, 1920x1080@240fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Quad camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| 3D depth rear camera | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Supported video modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
| Image formats supported | BMP, GIF, HEIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP, WEBP |
Connections & wireless15 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| USB On-The-Go support | Yes |
| Wireless Power Share | Yes |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery4 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Removable battery | No |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features7 details
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|---|
| Virtual assistant | Samsung Bixby |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Colour name | Cosmic Gray |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 73.7 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm |
| Height | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|
Further product details54 details
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass 6 |
|---|---|
| Native aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Pixel density | 525 ppi |
| Cores frequencies | 2x 2.73GHz + 2x 2.5GHz + 4x 2.0GHz |
| Maximum memory card size | 1 TB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Multi-shot | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | Edge, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, UMTS |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| ANT+ enabled | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Text prediction system | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Repairability index | 5.9 |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 1.086 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.572 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories4 details
| Warranty card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
| Manual | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85171300 |
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