Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Google Pixel 5: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications side by side
Brand/Manufacture
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy S20
Google Pixel 5
Code Name
SM-G980, SM-G980F, SM-G980F/DS
GD1YQ, GTT9Q, G5NZ6
Announcement Date
11 February, 2020
30 September 2020
Official Release
06 March, 2020
15 October 2020
Official Availability
Available.
Available.
Release Country
United States, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, United States, United Kingdom
Screen Size
6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2(~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
6.0 inches, 87.6 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~563 ppi density
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~432 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
1200 nits (peak)
HDR10+
Panel Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Extra Feature
Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Always-on display120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD refresh rate
Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Always-on display
Dimensions (Size)
151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Physical Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)
151 g (5.33 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Color Variant
Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
Just Black, Sorta Sage
RAM & ROM Variant
128GB
128GB
Processor Variant
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - USA
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Adreno 620
Operating System (OS)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features/Modes
HDR
HDR
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 1.0µm
Telephoto Lens
29mm (telephoto)
No
Ultrawide Lens
120˚ (ultrawide)
117˚ (ultrawide)
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
N/A
No
Video Capabilities
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Features/Modes
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Battery Capacity
4000 mAh
4080 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Li-Po (non-removable)
Charging Methods
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi/PMA)4.5W reverse wireless
18W wired, PD 2.012W wireless, 5W reverse wired
Reverse Charging Support
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM-Support
Nano-SIM and eSIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM and eSIM
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
NFC Supported
Yes
Yes
Headphone Jack Supported
No
No
FM Radio Supported
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
No
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Dedicated Features
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)ANT+
No
Durability (Water & Dust)
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
