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Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G

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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, released in 2020, sat at the center of Samsung's three-tier flagship lineup that year, above the standard S20 and below the camera-heavy S20 Ultra. It carries the model number SM-G986U on US carrier and unlocked units, and it was built for buyers who wanted a large Dynamic AMOLED display, a quad-camera system, and 5G without paying for the Ultra's 100x zoom. Five years on, it still holds resale value because Samsung's One UI updates ran long past the original support window, the hardware handles everyday use without strain, and parts supply for repairs remains healthy. Pick your carrier and storage above to see a live cash offer, or see how the process works before you commit. If you'd rather browse other models first, you can sell your smartphone from the same page.

Confirm you have the Galaxy S20+ 5G

Open Settings → About phone → Model number. On an S20+, this reads SM-G986U for US units, sometimes with a short carrier suffix such as SM-G986U1 for unlocked stock. If the phone won't power on, check the original box or the SIM tray slot, where Samsung prints the model number on a small label.

SM-G986U

  • US market variant, sold unlocked and through AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 platform
  • Sub-6GHz 5G radio

Prefer a visual check? The S20+ has a 6.7-inch display with a small hole-punch camera centered near the top, not offset to the side. The rear camera module is a rectangular block with four openings arranged in a 2x2-style layout, larger than the standard S20's three-camera module.

Core hardware

Processor

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
  • Integrated 5G modem

Graphics

  • Adreno 650

Memory & storage

  • 12GB RAM, soldered and fixed
  • 128GB or 512GB storage, non-expandable via microSD on the US SM-G986U variant
  • The 512GB configuration holds resale value best since buyers can't add storage later

Cameras

  • 12MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 64MP telephoto
  • DepthVision time-of-flight sensor for depth mapping
  • 10MP front-facing camera

Display & audio

Display

6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a punch-hole selfie camera. The 120Hz refresh rate is available only at FHD+ resolution; running the display at its full Quad HD+ resolution locks the refresh rate to 60Hz.

Audio

Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, with Dolby Atmos support. There is no headphone jack.

Security

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, plus face recognition using the front camera.

Ports & connectivity

The S20+ standardized on USB-C for wired data and charging, dropping the headphone jack that earlier Galaxy S phones kept.

Wired
  • USB-C 3.2
Wireless
  • Sub-6GHz 5G
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • NFC

5G 120Hz display IP68 Wireless PowerShare 25W fast charging Quad camera Ultrasonic fingerprint

Battery, build & more

Battery

4,500mAh, with 25W wired fast charging and wireless charging support. Wireless PowerShare lets the phone charge earbuds or another compatible device from its own battery.

Build

Gorilla Glass on front and back with an aluminum frame, rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

Software

Shipped with Android 10 and One UI 2. Samsung's extended update policy carried the S20+ through several major Android versions, well beyond the original support commitment at launch.

Market positioning

Sat between the standard S20 and the S20 Ultra at launch, and today it lands as a mid-tier used flagship: strong specs for the price, without the collector premium of the Ultra's camera system.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number and exact configuration?
Go to Settings → About phone → Model number. This shows the full designation, such as SM-G986U for a US unit. The same screen usually lists storage capacity, or you can check Settings → About phone → Storage. Carrier can be harder to confirm on a phone that's already unlocked, so check for a carrier logo on the boot screen or ask your original carrier to look up the IMEI, found under Settings → About phone → IMEI.
02 How do I tell it apart from the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Ultra?
The clearest tell is size and camera layout. The standard S20 has a 6.2-inch display and a three-camera module, smaller than the S20+'s 6.7-inch screen and four-camera block. The S20 Ultra is larger still, at 6.9 inches, with a noticeably taller camera bump and a 108MP main sensor. If the phone is in hand, checking Settings → About phone → Model number is the fastest way to confirm: S20 uses SM-G981U, S20+ uses SM-G986U, and S20 Ultra uses SM-G988U on US units.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or a locked account?
Yes, in most cases. A cracked screen, a battery that drains quickly, or a phone that won't power on can still be submitted for a quote, and the condition picker above accounts for these issues. What can't ship as-is is a phone still tied to a Google account or protected by Factory Reset Protection. Remove your Google account from the device before sending it in; a locked device typically can't be accepted or paid out until that's cleared.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
Being unlocked, fully erased, and free of any account lock matters more than almost anything else. Beyond that, the 512GB configuration outvalues 128GB, a screen free of cracks or deep scratches holds value better than a battery that simply needs replacing, and having the original charger or box helps but isn't required. If you're not sure how a specific issue affects the offer, a custom quote request can give you a clearer answer before you ship anything.
05 How do I erase it, remove my accounts, and get paid?
Back up anything you want to keep, then go to Settings → General management → Reset → Factory data reset and confirm. Before that step, remove your Google account under Settings → Accounts and backup → Manage accounts, and make sure Find My Mobile and Factory Reset Protection are turned off. Once the phone is erased and unlinked, ship it using the prepaid label from the quote page; shipping is free and insured. Payment goes out after inspection, by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full erasure steps are also covered in our data erasure protocols.