📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Model | Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G G986W (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) | Google Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless) |
| Country or region available | 
Canada | 
USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Google |
| Release date | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
| Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2 / 3.1 / 4.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.84GHz Single-Core Kryo 585
2.42GHz Triple-Core Kryo 585
1.8GHz Quad-Core Kryo 585 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2GHz Dual-Core Kryo 360 Gold
1.7GHz Hexa-Core Kryo 360 Silver |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8)
Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0 | 64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 524 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Dragontrail Glass |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD | Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 5000/200 Mbps | 600/75 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE | LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (5, 41, 66, 71) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephotof/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3Df/1.0 | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | 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 |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Fast battery charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging between devices
USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| 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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Bixby
- Samsung DeX
- Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | - Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986W) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.1W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) | 1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |