Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Price | $149 | $274 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,080 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 151 g | 208 g |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Google Pixel 5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 5 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Type | OLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), Always-on display |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 85.9 cm2 (~83.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 116.7 cm2 (~92.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) | 1440 x 3088 pixels (~496 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G77 MP11 - Global; Adreno 650 - USA |
Memory
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4x | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 3.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, Live HDR+ | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Triple | — | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4080 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | Fast charging 25W (50% in 30 min - advertised), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W |
Body
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame (100% recycled aluminum enclosure with bio-resin finish) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Stylus | — | 9ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| UWB | — | Yes (Ultra Wideband support) |
Launch
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | 2020, August 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 15 | Available. Released 2020, August 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 4,080 mAh for the Google Pixel 5 versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 5 versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Google Pixel 5 — 151 g for the Google Pixel 5 versus 208 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 5 or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Google Pixel 5 — Oct 2020 for the Google Pixel 5 versus Aug 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 5 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 9/10.
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