Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+
The Quick Answer
Apple's iPhone 14 delivers a more refined and cohesive experience at $799, while Samsung's Galaxy S20+ costs $400 more despite being two years older.
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 delivers a more refined and cohesive experience at $799, while Samsung's Galaxy S20+ costs $400 more despite being two years older. The iPhone 14 features a brighter 6.1-inch OLED display with 1200 nits and the powerful A15 Bionic chip, which outperforms the Snapdragon 865 in real-world tasks and maintains better software support through 2027. Battery capacity favors Samsung at 4500 mAh versus 3279 mAh, but the iPhone 14's efficiency typically delivers comparable daily longevity. Camera systems differ strategically: iPhone 14 excels at computational photography and video with Dolby Vision 4K at 60fps, while the Galaxy S20+ offers a 64MP telephoto lens and 8K recording, though older sensor technology. Samsung's 120Hz display and larger 6.7-inch screen provide advantages for media consumption, but the iPhone's 60Hz panel remains sharp with superior color accuracy. For value, the iPhone 14 is substantially better positioned: newer processor, longer software support, superior build quality, and lower price make it the clear winner for most buyers. The Galaxy S20+ only justifies its premium if you specifically need the telephoto lens and larger screen today.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 if…
- →Emergency SOS via satellite debuted on iPhone 14
- →Action mode for stabilized video without a gimbal
- →Reliable A15 Bionic performance for daily tasks
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S20+ if…
- →QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display
- →5G connectivity
- →microSD card slot retained
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14
Pros
- Emergency SOS via satellite debuted on iPhone 14
- Action mode for stabilized video without a gimbal
- Reliable A15 Bionic performance for daily tasks
- Comfortable lightweight body
- Crash Detection safety feature
Cons
- Carries over A15 Bionic from iPhone 13 Pro
- No 48 MP camera upgrade reserved for Pro models
- Still uses Lightning at $799
- Only 60Hz display with no ProMotion
- Same design as iPhone 13
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Pros
- QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display
- 5G connectivity
- microSD card slot retained
- 12 GB RAM for multitasking
- Good triple camera system
Cons
- 120Hz locked to FHD+ at launch
- $1199 starting price was high
- Slow 25W charging
- DepthVision ToF sensor rarely useful
- Fingerprint sensor sometimes slow
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 | Samsung Galaxy S20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 10, One UI 2.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3279 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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