Samsung Galaxy S20 5G in 2026: Price in Pakistan and Whether It Is Still Worth Buying

People keep searching for the Galaxy S20 5G, and it is easy to see why. This was Samsung's 2020 flagship — part of the generation that brought 120Hz screens to flagship phones — and on the used market it looks like a bargain next to new mid-range phones. But a six-year-old flagship is a different animal from a new phone at the same price. Let us be straight about both sides.

Price in Pakistan

We list the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G at an estimated Rs 107,999 in Pakistan. Read that word carefully: estimated. This phone is no longer sold new through official channels, so real prices depend entirely on condition, variant and whether the unit is PTA approved. A worn, non-PTA unit should cost far less; a clean approved one commands a premium precisely because so few survive in good shape. Never pay the estimate for a phone you have not held in your hand.

What is still genuinely good

The screen. A 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 1440 x 3200 resolution with 120Hz is, even in 2026, sharper and richer than what most new phones under Rs 150,000 offer. The build is proper flagship stuff — Gorilla Glass 6 front and back, aluminium frame — and the 12 MP main camera with optical stabilisation still takes photos that hold up, especially in good light. Stereo speakers and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader round out a package that reminds you what flagships used to include by default.

What has aged — and it matters

Software support has ended; the S20 5G stops at Android 13, so it receives no newer features, and some applications may eventually raise their minimum Android version beyond it. The Exynos 990 inside the global version drew criticism at launch for running warm and throttling under sustained load, and six years have not improved it. The 4,000 mAh battery is the weakest point: modest when new, it will have lost real capacity on any used unit, so heavy users should expect frequent top-ups — or budget for a replacement battery. There is no official warranty on any unit you buy now, full stop.

Our verdict

Buy it if you are an enthusiast who found a clean, PTA-approved unit at a price that reflects its age, and you value that screen and camera over everything else. Everyone else — and we mean this kindly — is better served by a new phone with a warranty, current software and a fresh battery. Something like the Redmi Note 13 gives you a 120Hz AMOLED and current software support for less money, even if it cannot match the S20's build. Our guide to the best smartphones under $200 covers the current alternatives in more detail. Old flagships are a hobby. Buy them with your eyes open.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Galaxy S20 5G still receiving updates?

No. Its final major version is Android 13 with One UI 5.1, and Samsung has ended software support for the S20 series. The phone works normally today, but it should be bought with that limitation understood.

Is the Galaxy S20 5G PTA approved in Pakistan?

It depends entirely on the individual unit, since none are sold new through official channels any more. Check the phone's IMEI status before paying — a non-approved unit will not work on Pakistani networks, and that should be reflected in a much lower price.