Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a XL and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G020B | SM-G780F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 160.1 mm | 159.8 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Width | 76.1 mm | 74.5 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Depth | 8.2 mm | 8.4 mm | Google Pixel 3a XL is narrower than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Weight | 167 g | 190 g | Google Pixel 3a XL is lighter than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Body Colour | Clearly white | Just black | Purple-ish | Cloud lavender | Cloud navy | Cloud mint | Cloud orange | Cloud red | Cloud white | |
Body Material | Polycarbonate | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (head) | 1.447 W/kg (body), 0.241 W/kg (head), 2.62 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | OLED | Infinity-O Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 407 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better pixel density than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing | AOD(Always On Display) |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
User Memory | - | 104 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3a XL has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel 3a XL has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has larger lens field of view than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1.12 μm | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
Camera Modes | Portrait mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, MASK mode | |
White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | - | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, AI stabilisation technology |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 32 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel 3a XL has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | 81 degree(s) | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 0.8 μm | Google Pixel 3a XL has larger front camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3700 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a XL. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 1380 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 70 hrs |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 2 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LTE-U | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | MMS |
MEDIA | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor | MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
OTHERS | Google Pixel 3a XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |