Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A20

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884; estimated prices are $499 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 11/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 156,000); the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 188g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 37 points (48/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 88
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 156000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A20 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $190 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Samsung Galaxy A20, the Google Pixel 8a scores 37 points higher (48/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A20: The Samsung Galaxy A20 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Samsung Galaxy A20
Processor Google Tensor G3 Samsung Exynos 7884
AnTuTu 1433693 156000
Geekbench Single 1722 254
Geekbench Multi 4458 802
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 169 g
Price $499 $190
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A20 Samsung Exynos 7884
11/100 -819.0%
156000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Samsung Galaxy A20 by 819.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Samsung Galaxy A20
$190

Price difference: $309. Samsung Galaxy A20 is cheaper by $309.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (88/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 37 points (48/100 vs 11/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A20 — 11/100.

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

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

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

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

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

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