Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
43.7Performance29.1
60.6Display54
64.4Camera65.9
54.3Battery55.1
94.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+15). Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 281% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 11 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi | 511 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+100% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000+90%Top 51% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+94%Top 42% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400+66%Top 43% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+25% | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 40 MP+281% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+4% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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