Google Pixel (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/8/2020 12:14 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 3:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 X Google Pixel (128GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

33Points Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F) Compare Google Pixel X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Google Pixel (128GB)	vs	33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+566 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.2"24% Larger screen
(back) 12.3MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.76" inches31% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2770 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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Model	Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Other model names	Google Pixel 1, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish	Galaxy S20 4G-LTE G980F Single-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(United Kingdom), Australia, Mexico, New Zealand
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)	69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	566 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	650/75 Mbps	2000/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Back camera (main camera)	12.3 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	4048x3036 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2770 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	20 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case	• Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel (128GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)	0.279W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body)