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Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) 12Points
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

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 9a (GTF7P 128GB)} 12 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) vs Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.0
+6.3"2%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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)
+(front) 13MP27%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5100 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/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
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)11%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
P-OLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2424 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
421 PPIvs+566 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 48MP + 13MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP45%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
23Wvs+25W9%
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

33 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
120Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
ModelPixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GTF7PGalaxy S20 SM-G981VZIAVZW (Snapdragon, 8GB RAM) - Verizon
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20256/4/2020, Announced: 5/20/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum 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 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Display typeP-OLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI566 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
System versionAndroid 15Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWave
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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
(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 resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 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 size1/2" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital 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@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3872x2592 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" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 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 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
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 [wifi6E/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
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
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, Iris, Peony
• Google Cast
• Colors: Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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