Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 98 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 13, 12, 11, 10 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-03-06 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.83 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Cosmic black and Cosmic grey | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1400.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 6 inches |
| 3200 x 1440 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 509 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 15.38 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 13.42 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.8 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is much better than Google Pixel 3a XL, having a 98 score against 78.9. Both devices we are comparing here work with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has 13 version while Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11 version. Although the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is newer than Google Pixel 3a XL, it's a bit thicker and a lot heavier.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G counts with a little faster processor than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G also has 8 GB more RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a bit sharper display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a better quantity of pixels per inch of display, a higher 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution and a larger screen.
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features a way better camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same diafragm aperture, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G also has a way higher video definition, a lot higher resolution back facing camera and a much bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting much higher quality photographs.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a superior storage capacity for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity and a SD card slot that allows up to 1000 GB. The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has better battery duration than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 3a XL. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and get the Google Pixel 3a XL, letting go a couple specs and features.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.