Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Google Pixel 9a
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming |
General
| Colors | Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 11, 2020 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 06, 2020 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹73,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | February 11, 2020 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 06, 2020 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹73,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 525 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 525 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
| Weight | 186 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 186 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 23 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
