Google Pixel 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S20
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S20, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109 | $141 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 162 g | 163 g |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Mar 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S20 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S20 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 4 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR, 100% DCI-P3, Always-on display, Ambient EQ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 80.4 cm² (~79.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | — | Always-on display, 120Hz refresh rate available at FHD resolution |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | — |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | — |
| Coprocessor | Pixel Neural Core | — |
| Chipset (Global) | — | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) |
| Chipset (USA) | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU (Global) | — | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| CPU (USA) | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU (Global) | — | Mali-G77 MP11 |
| GPU (USA) | — | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.1 | 128GB UFS 3.0 |
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 48mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Live HDR+, Super Res Zoom, Night Sight with Astrophotography | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (ultrawide, 90°), 1.22µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, TOF 3D sensor | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (USB Power Delivery 2.0), 11W Qi wireless | 25W wired (PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in) | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | FM radio (Snapdragon model only) |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4 | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 15, 2019 | 2020, February 11 |
| Status | Discontinued (August 6, 2020) | Available. Released 2020, March 06 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4 or Samsung Galaxy S20?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — 2,800 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 4 or Samsung Galaxy S20?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 4 versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S20.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4 or Samsung Galaxy S20?
Google Pixel 4 — 162 g for the Google Pixel 4 versus 163 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4 or Samsung Galaxy S20?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 versus Mar 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20.
Is the Google Pixel 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 8/10.