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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) vs Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 9 X Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) 09Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X
6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 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 S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) vs Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+1440x3200 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2424 pixels
+566 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs421 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP11%
Higher resolution main camera
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches34%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 10.5MP5%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4000 mAhvs+4700 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+27W8%
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.
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

37 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 SM-G981VZIAVZW (Snapdragon, 8GB RAM) - VerizonGoogle Pixel 9 G2YBB
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date6/4/2020, Announced: 5/20/20208/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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 S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)566 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkmmWave (260, 261)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 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, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(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
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (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 camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4320x2432 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" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 microphones
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 S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
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)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + 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/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 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: Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
• Google Cast
• Satellite SOS

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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