Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 10
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Performance
94.491.7
Camera
97.099.2
Display
97.099.3
Battery
92.582.1
Build
96.094.5
Overall
95.493.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 10 features a compact build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, weighing 204g, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is larger and heavier at 220g, also using Gorilla Glass 6.
- The Pixel 10 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, whereas the S20 Ultra offers a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 10 is powered by the Google Tensor G5 chipset, while the S20 Ultra utilizes either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, both of which are older.
- The Pixel 10's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the S20 Ultra boasts a 108 MP main sensor, providing higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Pixel 10 at 4970mAh and the S20 Ultra at 5000mAh, but the Pixel charges at 30W compared to the S20 Ultra's 45W.
- Software experience on the Pixel 10 runs Android 16 with extensive upgrade support, while the S20 Ultra originally launched with Android 10, upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 10
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
General
Release Date
2025, August 20
2020, February 11
Announced
2025, August 20
2020, February 11
Description
N/A
Also available with 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra LTE
Display
Size
6.3"
6.9"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G5 (3 nm)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR DXT-48-1536
Mali-G77 MP11Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
108 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", PDAF
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/3.5, 103mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Front Camera
10.5 MP
40 MP
Front Camera Details
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4970 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4970 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 minutes15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2Reverse wiredBypass charging
45W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
204 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM +eSIM· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
