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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) vs Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 9a X Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) 17Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

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 (SM-G986N)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) vs Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)} 11 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+256GB (222GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1440x3200 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2424 pixels
+524 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs421 PPI
+6.7"6%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP45%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.76" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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.
vs23W
+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
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+186 grams (6.51 ounces)1%
Lighter
LED flashvs+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.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 13MP27%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4500 mAhvs+5100 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated 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/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
120Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+26 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
Other model names삼성갤럭시 S20 Plus 5G SM-G986NZPAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)Google Pixel 9a GTF7P
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/20204/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic 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

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)524 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 15
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 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: 1030262 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 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 Mbps3000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4128x3096 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 pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 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 (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDoufeature not registered
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 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 (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.749W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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