The Samsung Galaxy S20 (until recently known as the Samsung Galaxy S11) will be officially revealed today, 11 February 2020, at Samsung Unpacked, and the leaks, rumours, and predictions have been ramping up in earnest. Here, we bring you everything we know so far about Samsung's supercharged phone for 2020 (watch out, iPhone 12).
From the Samsung Galaxy S20 release date to the dimensions of the display, we've collected everything we know on this page, until the phone officially launches at Unpacked in San Francisco on Tuesday. So read on for the latest news and rumours on the next-generation handset from Samsung.
For a long time, the internet referred to the S10 successor as the Samsung Galaxy S11 – a natural extension of the Samsung Galaxy S10. However, a few months ago, rumours began circulating that the phone would in fact be released under another name: the Samsung Galaxy S20.
All the insiders agreed this was the same handset under a different name, rather than two different phones. It's a smart move by Samsung, as each forthcoming handset (S21, S22, etc) will then match the year of its release.
The name "Samsung Galaxy S20" was then officially confirmed by Samsung on a number of accessory pages that went live on Samsung's Belgian and German websites.
As for the Samsung Galaxy S20 price, in 2019 the Galaxy S10 prices started at £669 / $749 for the S10e, £799 / $899 for the S10, and £899 / $999 for the S10 Plus – that's the sort of area we're talking about when it comes to the Galaxy S11 launch price, but we'll have to wait and see if Samsung decides to go higher or lower with the new batch of handsets.
One leaker, Max Weinbach of XDA Developers, has revealed what he believes will be the prices for the new 5G Galaxy handsets in European markets. The S20 5G is rumoured to be €900-1000. The S20+ 5G is pitched at €1050-1100, while the S20 Ultra 5G is said to cost a huge €1300.
2019 Samsung went with a 5.8-inch display for the S10e, a 6.1-inch display for the S10, and a 6.4-inch screen for the S10 Plus. We now have confirmation the three new Samsung Galaxy S20 handsets are going to follow that kind of template, though if anything the display sizes might get even bigger. These leaked marketing images show us what we can expect, with three different sizes set for the S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra, respectively.
And what of the hole-punch notch? It's not inconceivable that by the time February 2020 rolls around Samsung has worked out how to embed a camera underneath the screen, removing the need for a notch entirely. However, the same leak as above shows the hole-punch in place, so it looks like the under-screen camera won't be with us for at least another two generations of phones.
We do know Samsung is at least thinking about a phone with a sliding screen that reveals the forward-facing camera when you need it, but it's perhaps something to bear in mind for the Galaxy S21 in 2021.
From the Samsung Galaxy S20 release date to the dimensions of the display, we've collected everything we know on this page, until the phone officially launches at Unpacked in San Francisco on Tuesday. So read on for the latest news and rumours on the next-generation handset from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S20: why not Samsung Galaxy S11?
All the insiders agreed this was the same handset under a different name, rather than two different phones. It's a smart move by Samsung, as each forthcoming handset (S21, S22, etc) will then match the year of its release.
The name "Samsung Galaxy S20" was then officially confirmed by Samsung on a number of accessory pages that went live on Samsung's Belgian and German websites.
Samsung Galaxy S20: release date
The Samsung S20 reveal date is 11 February 2020, likely during Samsung Galaxy Unpackedin San Francisco, a keynote event scheduled to demonstrate Samsung's "new and innovative" Galaxy devices.
This lines up with February release date reports from fansite SamMobile and leakster Iceuniverse, and fits in with the scheduling of previous launches: it would be the sixth Samsung flagship to get a February debut.
Bear in mind that the the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10e first saw the light of day on 20 February 2019, so if the Galaxy S20 does arrive in February, that would make a lot of sense (and give the Galaxy S10 phones 12 months on sale). However, ahead of the S20 release a 'lite' version of the S10 will arrive first, so the Galaxy S20 won't be Samsung's nexthandset, although it will be its best.
This lines up with February release date reports from fansite SamMobile and leakster Iceuniverse, and fits in with the scheduling of previous launches: it would be the sixth Samsung flagship to get a February debut.
Bear in mind that the the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10e first saw the light of day on 20 February 2019, so if the Galaxy S20 does arrive in February, that would make a lot of sense (and give the Galaxy S10 phones 12 months on sale). However, ahead of the S20 release a 'lite' version of the S10 will arrive first, so the Galaxy S20 won't be Samsung's nexthandset, although it will be its best.
Samsung Galaxy S20: price
One leaker, Max Weinbach of XDA Developers, has revealed what he believes will be the prices for the new 5G Galaxy handsets in European markets. The S20 5G is rumoured to be €900-1000. The S20+ 5G is pitched at €1050-1100, while the S20 Ultra 5G is said to cost a huge €1300.
Samsung Galaxy S20: design
And what of the hole-punch notch? It's not inconceivable that by the time February 2020 rolls around Samsung has worked out how to embed a camera underneath the screen, removing the need for a notch entirely. However, the same leak as above shows the hole-punch in place, so it looks like the under-screen camera won't be with us for at least another two generations of phones.
We do know Samsung is at least thinking about a phone with a sliding screen that reveals the forward-facing camera when you need it, but it's perhaps something to bear in mind for the Galaxy S21 in 2021.
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