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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) vs Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) 16Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

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 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) vs Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)} 11 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+509 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+6.9"11%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP172%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 40MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10.5MP
+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
+5000 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4575 mAh
+45W67%
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.
vs27W
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+187 grams (6.55 ounces)19%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.33" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches2%
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.
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
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.
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

35 Common items in both devices
256GB (222GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
ModelGalaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Other model names삼성갤럭시 S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988NZKAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)Google Pixel 8 GPJ41
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/202010/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum 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 S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)509 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (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)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8)
Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
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, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
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, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size0.8µm 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 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@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution7296x5472 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 sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
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 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
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
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts45W 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
18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
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 White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.599W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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