The new Google Pixel 5 device has a 2 camera setup with a main lens of 12 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor chipset and a battery of 4080 mAh. On other side, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra also has awesome features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Processor and Operating System
The Google Pixel 5 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and the processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.4 GHz Kryo 475, 1 core of 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 and 6 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 475. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2400 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. Running on Android 11 operating system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G is a less powerful chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 585. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. And it’s running on Android 11 OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The Google Pixel 5 is carrying a Qualcomm Adreno 620 gpu in the interior and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has the Qualcomm Adreno 650,Antutu gpu – 217015 graphics processor.
Battery
The Google Pixel 5 battery capacity is 4080 mAh which is a 22.5% (percent) less powerful than the 5000 mAh offered by the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. Some features include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi wireless charging and Wireless reverse charging.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra battery include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 9 W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
Screen
The device is using a OLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and a screen size of 6 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is featuring a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 pixels and a screen size of 6.9 in (inches).
As we can see here, the Google Pixel 5 is a 15% smaller than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 90 Hz refresh rate | 120Hz refresh rate |
| Always-on Display | Always-On Display |
| Capacitive | Capacitive |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Multi-touch | HDR10+ |
| Scratch resistant | Infinity-O Display |
| Multi-touch | |
| Scratch resistant |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the Google Pixel 5 is carrying a ram memory of 8 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2133 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR4X and Double channel.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is coming with a 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz) and LPDDR5.
In the basic edition, the Google Pixel 5 gives a 50% more ram memory capacity than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
The maximum ram capacity offered by the Google Pixel 5 is 8 gigabytes ,which is a 100% smaller than the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra with 16 gigabytes
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The Google Pixel 5 comes with or 128 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 128 gigabytes.
The maximum storage capacity offered by the Google Pixel 5 is 128 gigabytes ,which is a 300% less than the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra with 512 gigabytes
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra gets you or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The Google Pixel 5 rear camera setup is composed by 2 lenses of 12/16 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length 35:28 mm , a pixel size of 1.4 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.7 f/2.2 respectively.
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra rear camera comes with 4 lenses of 108/48/12/TOF MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length (35 mm) of 26 mm , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/3.5 f/2.2 f/1.0 respectively.
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 1080p @ 120 fps | 100x digital zoom (Space Zoom) (#3) |
| 720p @ 240 fps | 1080p @ 240 fps |
| Angle of view – 107° (#2) | 10x optical zoom (#3) |
| Aperture – f/2.2 (#2) | 2160p @ 60 fps |
| Autofocus | 30x hybrid zoom (#3) |
| Continuous shooting | 720p @ 960 fps |
| Digital image stabilization | Angle of view – 120° (#2) |
| Digital zoom | Angle of view – 24° (#3) |
| Exposure compensation | Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) |
| Face detection | Aperture size – f/3.5 (#3) |
| Geotagging | Autofocus |
| HDR | Continuous shooting |
| ISO settings | Digital zoom |
| Optical image stabilization | Exposure compensation |
| Optical zoom | Face detection |
| Panorama | Fourth rear camera – DepthVision |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Geotagging |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel | HDR |
| Pixel size – 1.0 μm (#2) | HDR10+ video recording |
| Scene mode | ISO settings |
| Secondary rear camera – 16 MP (ultra-wide-angle) | Nonacell pixel size – 2.4 μm (9-in-1 pixel binning) |
| Self-timer | Object tracking AF |
| Touch focus | OIS (#3) |
| White balance settings | Optical image stabilization |
| Optical zoom | |
| Panorama | |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | |
| Scene mode | |
| Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide angle) | |
| Self-timer | |
| Sensor type – ISOCELL Bright | |
| Super Phase detection | |
| Third rear camera – 48 MP (periscope telephoto) | |
| Touch focus | |
| White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The Google Pixel 5 comes with a 8 MP in the front.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a 40 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 8 MP | 40 MP |
| Aperture:f/2.0 | Aperture:f/2.2 |
| Face unlock | Auto HDR |
| HDR | Phase detection with Dual Pixel |
| Pixel size:112 µm /0.112000 mm | Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
| Google Pixel 5 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 5CA | Enhanced 4×4 MIMO |
| EDGE | LAA (US only) |
| EV-DO Rev. A(1.8/3.1 Mbit/s) | Snapdragon X55 modem |
| GPRS | Up to 7CA |
| HSPA+(42.2/ 5.76 Mbit/s) | 5G NSA |
| LTE Cat 13(UL) | 5G SA |
| LTE Cat 18(DL) | EDGE |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) | GPRS |
| HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | |
| LTE Cat 20 | |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
Price
The Google Pixel 5 price is $700 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra price tag is $1399