Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Price | $144 | $178 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 186 g |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Mar 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 4 XL is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Exynos 990 (Global) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (USA) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G77 MP11 (Global) or Adreno 650 (USA) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | — |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| RAM | — | 8GB, 12GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), Super Steady video; 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0 (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm, AF; TOF 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0, 10W wireless (Qi) | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) | 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 186 g (188 g for 5G mmWave version) |
| 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 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| 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 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, October 15 | February 11, 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued (August 2020) | Released March 6, 2020 (US), March 13, 2020 (Europe) |
| OS at Launch | — | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus — 3,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus — 193 g for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus — Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus Mar 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.
Is the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4 XL 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 8/10.
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