Google Pixel 9a
#61
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
#250Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Performance
91.189.3
Camera
97.897.5
Display
96.196.0
Battery
96.791.2
Build
75.297.6
Connectivity
89.087.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.283.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 186g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has a larger, more premium feel with a glass back and stainless steel frame at 208g.
- The Pixel 9a's 6.3-inch P-OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, while the Note20 Ultra's 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X boasts a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the Note20 Ultra utilizes either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, both providing robust performance.
- The camera system on the Pixel 9a includes a 48 MP main sensor, whereas the Note20 Ultra features a more advanced 108 MP setup with additional telephoto capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel at 5100mAh compared to the Note20 Ultra's 4500mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 25W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 15 with extensive upgrade support, while the Note20 Ultra launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13 with One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2020, August 05
Announced
2025, March 19
2020, August 05
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N986B (International); SM-N986U (USA); SM-N986U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N986W (Canada); SM-N9860 (China); SM-N986N (Korea)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.9"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 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 3
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 & 4x1.9 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 MP7
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W 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
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
186 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.18 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
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
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 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer