Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
#66
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
#235Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Performance
91.589.8
Camera
99.297.5
Display
98.296.8
Battery
96.694.3
Build
82.497.0
Connectivity
89.286.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
91.984.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G uses Gorilla Glass 6, making both devices durable.
- The Pixel has a slightly smaller 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a peak brightness of 3000 nits, compared to the S20 Ultra's 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 1400 nits, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the S20 Ultra utilizes either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, depending on the region.
- The camera system on the Pixel includes a 50 MP main sensor and two additional 48 MP sensors, whereas the S20 Ultra boasts a 108 MP main sensor along with a 48 MP periscope telephoto lens, offering more versatility in zoom capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 5060 mAh compared to the S20 Ultra's 5000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 45W versus the Pixel's 37W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on Android 14 with a promise of up to 7 major upgrades, while the S20 Ultra launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13, featuring One UI 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2020, February 11
Announced
2024, August 13
2020, February 11
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-G988B (International); SM-G988U (USA), SM-G988W (Canada); SM-G9880 (China, Hong Kong); SM-G988N (Korea)
Display
Size
6.8"
6.9"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
PPI
1344
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel 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)
Main Camera Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5060 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
45W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
221 g
222 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
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.94 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer