Samsung Galaxy M20 has launched with a starting price in India of Rs. 10,990 which puts it against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro.
Pros
Notch display looks good
Capable dual rear cameras
Good performance
Impressive battery backup
Cons
No anodised aluminium back
Back panel scratch prone
No protective case or preloaded screen guard
Camera struggles in low light
Face unlock isn't the fastest
Rating 4/5
Design ★★★★
Software ★★★★
Camera ★★★
Performance ★★★★
Battery ★★★★★
Verdict
While reviewing the Galaxy M20, two thoughts were going through my mind: a) Samsung is aiming to offer an all-round package with this phone, and it seems to have done that successfully b) The device isn't just a sign of Samsung taking its competition seriously, but also the fact that it's listening to its consumers. From the waterdrop screen to the USB Type-C port, and from offering all the necessary sensors to opting for a beefy 5,000mAh battery – all of this are examples of the same And when you put these two things together with the attractive starting price of Rs 10,999 (Rs 12,999 for the higher-end, 4GB RAM model that I've reviewed), Samsung may very well have a winner on its hands. That's not to say that the device doesn't face any competition – quite the opposite actually. As is evident from the processor benchmark comparison, the handset is up against a flurry of devices – including the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (review), Realme U1 (review), Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (review), and Honor 10 Lite (review). Each of these devices are better in some aspect or the other (if not all) when compared to the Galaxy M20, making it really hard to choose one.
Yet, none of these rivals can match up to the brand equity of Samsung (though Xiaomi comes quite close, especially as far as netizens are concerned). On its own, the M20 scores well on almost all aspects, right from the gorgeous display, good cameras, and powerful internals, to the long-lasting battery. And if you round that off with an affordable price, the Samsung Galaxy M20 becomes an automatic choice for those who're looking for a reliable daily driver.
Pros
Notch display looks good
Capable dual rear cameras
Good performance
Impressive battery backup
Cons
No anodised aluminium back
Back panel scratch prone
No protective case or preloaded screen guard
Camera struggles in low light
Face unlock isn't the fastest
Rating 4/5
Design ★★★★
Software ★★★★
Camera ★★★
Performance ★★★★
Battery ★★★★★
Verdict
While reviewing the Galaxy M20, two thoughts were going through my mind: a) Samsung is aiming to offer an all-round package with this phone, and it seems to have done that successfully b) The device isn't just a sign of Samsung taking its competition seriously, but also the fact that it's listening to its consumers. From the waterdrop screen to the USB Type-C port, and from offering all the necessary sensors to opting for a beefy 5,000mAh battery – all of this are examples of the same And when you put these two things together with the attractive starting price of Rs 10,999 (Rs 12,999 for the higher-end, 4GB RAM model that I've reviewed), Samsung may very well have a winner on its hands. That's not to say that the device doesn't face any competition – quite the opposite actually. As is evident from the processor benchmark comparison, the handset is up against a flurry of devices – including the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (review), Realme U1 (review), Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (review), and Honor 10 Lite (review). Each of these devices are better in some aspect or the other (if not all) when compared to the Galaxy M20, making it really hard to choose one.
Yet, none of these rivals can match up to the brand equity of Samsung (though Xiaomi comes quite close, especially as far as netizens are concerned). On its own, the M20 scores well on almost all aspects, right from the gorgeous display, good cameras, and powerful internals, to the long-lasting battery. And if you round that off with an affordable price, the Samsung Galaxy M20 becomes an automatic choice for those who're looking for a reliable daily driver.
