Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) vs Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)

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

5/28/2025 4:16 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:26 PM

Compare Google Pixel 9a X Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+6.5"3% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.76" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+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.	vs	23W
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 3.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)2% Lighter
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2424 pixels1% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+421 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP89% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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.
Android 13	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAh	vs	+5100 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

120Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	Google Pixel 9a G3Y12
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)	Japan
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020	4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)	73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	421 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	2700nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 16
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPU	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)	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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 648812 (v9)	AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1800/200 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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	1080p@60fps	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 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	26mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
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 SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	feature not registered
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	23W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
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: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony • Google Cast • FeliCa
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G/DS 128GB)	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)