Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $1,099, a difference of about $400. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is praised for flagship snapdragon 865 at a reduced fan edition price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 865 at a reduced Fan Edition price
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare at this price point
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 865 at a reduced Fan Edition price
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare at this price point
- IP68 water resistance and wireless charging
- MicroSD expansion for additional storage
Cons
- Plastic Glastic back instead of glass at flagship pricing
- 25W charging is slow compared to competitors
- Software updates have reached end of life
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- 32 MP front camera can oversharpen selfies
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic (Glastic) back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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