Google Pixel 9
#91
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
#249Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Performance
91.493.5
Camera
98.397.5
Display
96.396.0
Battery
91.991.2
Build
82.498.6
Connectivity
89.275.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.683.8
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
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
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
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
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
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer