Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
40.2Performance29.1
51.5Display54
46.5Camera65.9
47.5Battery55.1
94.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 51.1 for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 29
- 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
- 80% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 500,000
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 48
- 208% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 13 MP
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 4 x vs 2 x
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 511 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 4 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 40 MP+208% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+15% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |