Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
40.9Performance46.7
54.3Display55.1
44.2Camera56.4
52.9Battery41.7
94.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 86 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 scores 52 against 52 for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8 edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 44
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.9 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 496 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | 930,000 | — |
| AnTuTu 12 | 1,390,086Bottom 27% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+2% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+10% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 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 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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