Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4385
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
40mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03)
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7 Advantages 
20 Advantages | 35 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available) |
| Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +28 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Model | Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) |
| Other model names | Pixel 7a GWKK3 (AT&T, T-Mobile) | サムスンS20 Ultra 5G SM-G988Q (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) NTT DoCoMo |
| Country or region available |      Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan |  Japan |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 5/10/2023 | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in) | 76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in) |
| Weight | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Display type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 431 PPI | 509 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR8 Always-On Display | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 766112 (v9) Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.73" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 7296x5472 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 20mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope 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 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 7.5W Qi wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| 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: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral • Google Cast | • Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.256W/kg (head), 1.037W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |