Google Pixel 9
#342
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
#377Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Performance
70.867.0
Camera
56.358.6
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.573.5
Build
77.878.0
Overall
71.871.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a compact build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, weighing 198g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is larger and heavier at 208g, using Gorilla Glass Victus and a stainless steel frame.
- The Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, whereas the Note20 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the Note20 Ultra utilizes either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, depending on the region.
- The camera system on the Pixel 9 includes a 50 MP wide and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, while the Note20 Ultra features a more versatile 108 MP wide camera along with a periscope telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom.
- The Pixel 9 has a slightly larger 4700 mAh battery compared to the Note20 Ultra's 4500 mAh, with both supporting wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 9 runs Android 14 with a promise of up to 7 major upgrades, while the Note20 Ultra originally launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2020, August 05
Announced
2024, August 13
2020, August 05
Description
N/A
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
6.3"
6.9"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
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 (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
108 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 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, OIS12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Front Camera
10.5 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel 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
4700 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
198 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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/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, aptX
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 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, 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