Skip to content

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G X Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB) 14Points
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)

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!

Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB) vs Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs12GB LPDDR5
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.0
+213 grams (7.46 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.31" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.33" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5050 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPO OLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1344x2992 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels15%
Higher resolution screen
490 PPIvs+509 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.7"vs+6.9"3%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10.5MPvs+(front) 40MP3 times
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
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
30Wvs+45W50%
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

37 Common items in both devices
256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (222GB available)
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
+30 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 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
ModelPixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE삼성갤럭시 S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988NZKAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20233/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Display typeLTPO OLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)490 PPI509 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (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 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
(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 resolution8160x6120 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.33" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels40 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5050 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 256GB)Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)0.599W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.