Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A20

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884; estimated prices are $699 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 11/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 156,000); the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 187g).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 39 points (50/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 88
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 156000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A20 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $190 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A20, the Google Pixel 8 scores 39 points higher (50/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (97/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A20: The Samsung Galaxy A20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy A20
Processor Google Tensor G3 Samsung Exynos 7884
AnTuTu 1443431 156000
Geekbench Single 1722 254
Geekbench Multi 4458 802
Display 6.2" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 187 g 169 g
Price $699 $190
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy A20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A20 Samsung Exynos 7884
11/100 -825.3%
156000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A20 by 825.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Samsung Galaxy A20
$190

Price difference: $509. Samsung Galaxy A20 is cheaper by $509.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (79/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (31/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (88/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (97/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A20?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 39 points (50/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A20?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy A20 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A20?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A20?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A20?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.