Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
40.2Performance29.1
51.5Display55.1
46.5Camera56.4
47.5Battery41.7
94.7Features73.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+11). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 88% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,690 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 496 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+80%Top 56% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+88%Top 46% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+62%Top 45% | 2,650Top 72% |
| 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+10% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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