Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
43.9Performance29.1
55.8Display54
42.7Camera65.9
56.3Battery55.1
94.7Features73.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 125% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 111% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 43
- 208% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 13 MP
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 96% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 23 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 511 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+125% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 40 MP+208% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+16% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |