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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) vs Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Google Pixel 6 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) 10Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

11.1mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5003
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)

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!

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) vs Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)} 18 Advantages Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+194 grams (6.79 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
393 PPIvs+513 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches34%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 11.1MP10%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13vs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4300 mAhvs+5003 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+30W20%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

34 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available)
HDR10+
16 million
6.7"
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 SM-N981U (Snapdragon) - US CarriersPixel 6 Pro GF5KQ (5G UW-Ultra Wideband)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/202010/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)75.9 x 163.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.45 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
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

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI513 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 16
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9)
Geekbench: 2831 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP telephoto f/3.5104mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels11.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4064x2724 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh5003 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
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: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Colors: Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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