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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a better overall camera system, including still photo and video quality, the Google Pixel 6, with its higher camera ratings, is the clear winner. However, if you desire a larger screen and a slightly longer battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 might be more to your liking. The Note20 also boasts a unique feature—Wireless DeX—for desktop-like functionality, which the Pixel 6 lacks. Both phones have OLED displays, but the Pixel 6 features a higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling. Each operates on Android, offers 5G connectivity, and does not include a headphone jack or an SD card slot. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
6.6
The Google Pixel 6 has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 has only fair overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6 excels in camera performance due to its superior software experience, better dynamic range, and enhanced low light capabilities, which collectively contribute to its high selfie quality. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 falls short with a fair rating in these areas, indicating less capable software handling, a less dynamic range, and reduced low light performance, which are especially important for capturing quality self-portraits.
Photo Quality
7.7
6.4
The Google Pixel 6 takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes only fair photos.
The Google Pixel 6 delivers excellent photos partly due to its superior photos software experience, which enhances picture quality, along with good performance in dynamic range and low light conditions, and also offers better selfie quality. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Note20, while providing a good photos experience overall, falls short with just fair selfie quality and lower performance in dynamic range and low light scenarios.
Video Quality
7.0
5.9
The Google Pixel 6 takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes poor videos.
The Google Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 both offer fair video capabilities: the Pixel 6 has very good stabilization and software experience, whereas the Note20 stands out with higher video resolution and framerate, however, both have room for improvement in video dynamic range and low light performance. While the Pixel 6 provides a very good overall video experience, including good mic quality, the Note20's strength lies in the high quality of videos captured due to its optimal resolution and framerate, although it may not be as strong in stabilization and software experience compared to the Pixel 6.
Battery
6.9 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Google Pixel 6 has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6 has a screen size of 6.4 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$270
$286
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The Google Pixel 6 has a price of $270 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 costs $286.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $286 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 28, 2022 | August 21, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.4" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 411 | 393 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | SD865+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4614 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 21 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.24" x 2.94" | 6.36" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.30 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral | Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Android Police
Taylor Kerns | April 2022
"It punches above its weight in nearly every way: performance is great, build quality is very good, and the cameras positively rip. this is a big phone, which is a bit of a shock after the compact Pixel 4 and Pixel 5. But it’s a very good big phone at a very good price."
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Pocket-lint
Mike Lowe | October 2020
"We think pretty much anyone picking up the Note 20 to take photos will be very happy with the sharpness and appearance of the shots. If you're looking for a phone with an integrated stylus then there's little better than the note-taking potential of this phone. Sure, its 'glasstic' rear and lack of higher refrsh-rate screen are little red marks against its specification, but you can buy the step-up Ultra model if you see that as a problem - although we prefer the smaller price and smaller camera lump of this 'entry' Note model."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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