Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
Samsung
70 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
78 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G receives mostly positive feedback, with users praising its camera, battery life, stylus, and fast delivery. However, one verified buyer reported serious performance issues, especially with GPS and camera apps when off Wi-Fi, leading to a negative review. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by this significant complaint.
Pros
- Excellent camera quality
- Great battery life
- S Pen stylus for note-taking
- Fast delivery
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Performance issues off Wi-Fi
- GPS only works with Wi-Fi
- Camera not working in some apps
- S Pen button placement
- Unclear if new or refurbished
Camera quality 3
Battery life 1
S pen stylus 2
Performance issues 1
Delivery speed 2
Water resistance 1
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Foldable
Battery Life
Flagship
Rugged
Compact
Business
Photography
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 865 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 3.09 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 64 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 64 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K@24fps★ | 4K |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W★ | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
