Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
43.9Performance29.1
55.8Display55.1
42.7Camera56.4
56.3Battery41.7
94.7Features73.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+15). 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 111% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 18% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 422 ppi
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 496 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+80% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+110%Top 45% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+111%Top 38% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+70%Top 42% | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+13% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+11% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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