Google Pixel 3 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.3 inches

6.7 inches

Resolution:

2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 522 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI

Technology:

Super AMOLED

Super AMOLED Plus

Screen-to-body:

83.12 %

89.23 %

Features:

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

60Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB

Processor:

Octa-core, 2500 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm

Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm

GPU:

Adreno 630

Adreno 650

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

8GB LPDDR5

Internal storage:

64GB, not expandable

128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 102.5 GB, not expandable

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10, 9.0 Pie)

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

3430 mAh

4300 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Camera

Rear:

Single camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 28 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.76"; 1.8 μm

Second camera:

64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm

Third camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Features:

OIS, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Object tracking, EIS

Front:

8 MP (Dual-Camera, Wide Angle, Autofocus)

10 MP (PDAF, HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches (158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm)

6.36 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches (161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm)

Weight:

6.49 oz (184.0 g)

6.84 oz (194.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint

Features:

Stylus

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Black, Pink, White

Mystic gray, Mystic bronze, Mystic green, Mystic red

Cellular

5G:

n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

UMTS:

Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS

LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Album art cover, Background playback

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Features:

Charging, Headphones port, Mass storage device

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Other:

NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

NFC, ANT+

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Aug 31, 2018

Jul 22, 2020

FCC ID value:

A4RG013C

A3LSMN981U

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.35 W/kg

0.41 W/kg

Body:

1.19 W/kg

0.92 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.35 W/kg

1.22 W/kg

Phablet:

3.48 W/kg

3.99 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 899

$ 1000

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy Note 20 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C 18W Power adapter, Pixel USB-C earbuds, USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, SIM tool, Quick Start Guide

Data Cable, Travel Adapter, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide

Availability

Officially announced:

Oct 09, 2018

Aug 05, 2020