Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and Samsung Galaxy Note20. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N980F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 147 mm | 161.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has greater height than Google Nexus 5X. |
Width | 72.6 mm | 75.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has greater width than Google Nexus 5X. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.3 mm | Google Nexus 5X is narrower than Google Nexus 5X. |
Weight | 136 g | 192 g | Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X. |
Body Colour | White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz | Mystic grey | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | |
Body Material | Injection moulded polycarbonate | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
Repairability Index | - | 8.1 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) | 1.366 W/kg (body), 2.14 W/kg (limb), 0.359 W/kg (head) | |
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 | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better screen resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 393 ppi | Google Nexus 5X has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20. |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has higher clock speed than Google Nexus 5X. |
Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 418 | - |
MEMORY | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has more RAM than Google Nexus 5X. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X. |
User Memory | - | 221.7 GB |
CAMERA | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
Lens Type | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Digital Zoom | - | 12x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | HDR+ | - | |
Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 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) | Photo sphere | 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, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), 30x Super Resolution Zoom |
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 | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Google Nexus 5X has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 4300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 590 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1380 minutes | Both phones have the same battery life when making calls. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1380 min |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 2.5 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, 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 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, 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, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS | WAV, WMA, AAC, 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 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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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, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub | S Pen multi-input, MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
OTHERS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |