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Samsung Galaxy A20e

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$40
used/refurbished market price
$170 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until May 2022 · Buy-by May 2020

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Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Galaxy A20e should be supported until around May 2022. Buying it today still gets you about -4.1 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

The compact, Europe-focused A20 with a smaller screen and battery, now well past its software end-of-life.

Pros

  • Compact 5.8-inch size that's easy to use one-handed
  • Lightweight at 141g
  • Headphone jack and expandable storage

Cons

  • Software support ended around 2022
  • Small 3000mAh battery and LCD instead of AMOLED
Best for: Anyone wanting a small, light cheap phoneBest for: Buyers in Europe finding cheap used stockAvoid if: You need a big battery or large screenAvoid if: You care about security patches

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen5.8-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1560 (HD+), 60Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 7884
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main13MP
ultra-wide5MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery3,000 mAh
Charging15W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions146.6 × 71.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight141 g
Materialsplastic frame and back
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 9 (Pie) with One UI at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, 3.5mm jack
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Samsung's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the Galaxy A20e get updates?

It's no longer supported. The A20e got around two OS upgrades and roughly three years of security updates, which ended near mid-2022.

Is the Galaxy A20e a small phone?

Yes, relatively. Its 5.8-inch display and 141g weight make it one of the more compact Galaxy A models, easy to handle one-handed.

How big is the Galaxy A20e's battery?

It has a 3000mAh battery, smaller than the 4000mAh cell in the standard A20, so expect shorter screen time.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.