In today’s society, cell phones have become way more than just a means of communication and are now well-integrated in being a great part of our lifestyle. What started as car phones in the 80s has now become a billion-dollar multimedia communication industry with a range and segment that suffices the needs of each person accordingly.
Now that Google has also maintained its brand position, it is evident that a new era of revolution has started for the telecommunication industry already led by Apple and Samsung. In this article, we would be looking into the various aspects of Apple’s iPhone 12, Google’s Pixel 5, and Samsung’s Galaxy S20.
The three phones are different in many ways, including a camera module and screen refresh rates. iPhone 12, the newest design by Apple, displays a refresh rate of 60 Hz whereas its competitors, in light, boast 90 Hz (Pixel 5) and 120 Hz (Galaxy S20) conveniently. Another important variant is the omission of wired earphones and power adapter from the iPhone box. It is also rumoured that Apple would not include both these accessories in the versions to come as well and customers can use the ones they already have or buy these accessories separately.
Here is a bird’s-eye view comparison between the three handsets with detailed analysis below it:
iPhone 12 |
Pixel 5 |
Galaxy S20 |
|
Performance |
Apple A14 Bionic |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
Samsung Exynos 9 Octa |
Display size, resolution |
6.1 inch OLED; 2532 x 1170 pixels |
6 inch FHD + OLED; 2340 x 1080 pixels |
6.2 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3200 x 1440 pixels |
Dimensions (inches) |
5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29 inches |
5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
2.72 x 5.97 x 0.311 inches |
Dimensions (millimeters) |
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm |
144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm |
69.1 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm |
Weight (ounces, grams) |
164g; 5.78 oz |
151g; 5.33 oz |
163g; 5.75 oz |
Pixel density |
460 ppi |
432 ppi |
563 ppi |
Mobile software |
iOS 14 |
Android 11 |
Android 10 |
Sim Slots |
Double SIM, Both GSM |
Double SIM, Both GSM |
Double SIM, Both GSM |
Camera (megapixels) |
12 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultra-wide) |
12.2 MP (standard), 16 MP (ultra-wide) |
12 MP (wide-angle), 64 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultra-wide) |
Front-facing camera |
12 MP |
8 MP |
10 MP |
Video capture |
4K |
4K |
8K |
Processor |
Apple Bionic 14 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
64-bit octa-core processor (Max 2.7GHz + 2.5 GHz + 2.0 GHz) |
Storage |
64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
128GB |
128GB |
RAM |
Undisclosed |
8GB |
12GB (5G), 8GB (LTE) |
Battery |
Undisclosed; Apple lists 15 hours of video playback |
4,000 mAh |
4,000 mAh |
Graphics |
Apple GPU (graphics: 4 core) |
Adreno model 620 |
Mali-G77 MP11 |
Expandable storage |
No |
No |
Up to 1TB |
Connector |
Lightning |
USB-C |
USB-C |
Headphone jack |
No |
No |
No |
Fingerprint sensor |
None (Face ID) |
Rear |
In-screen |
Other Sensors |
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
Barometer, Proximity sensor, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, and Gyroscope |
Barometer, Accelerometer, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Compass, and Gyroscope |
Waterproof |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Special features |
5G enabled; 60Hz refresh rate; MagSafe; water-resistant (IP68); wireless charging; |
5G enabled; water-resistant (IP68); 90Hz refresh rate; reverse wireless charging; fast charging |
5G enabled; 120Hz refresh rate; water-resistant (IP68); fast charging compatible on wired and wireless |
Price (USD) |
$799 (64GB), $849 (128GB), $949 (256GB) Unlocked: $829 (64GB), $879 (128GB), $979 (256GB) |
$699 |
$999 |
Design & Display
Google’s flagship displays a 6 inches OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 while iPhone 12 is a tad bit larger with 6.1 inches OLED display and resolution of 2532 x 1170 and Galaxy S20 stands tall with its 6.2 inches’ screen and 3200 x 1440 resolution. Samsung has maintained its glass and metal design originality while Pixel 5 and iPhone 12 have this aluminium back that makes holding the phone even better.
The latest Google flagship design comes with a biometric back sensor, iPhone 12 has made use of its uber-chic face recognition sensors while Samsung’s flagship has the on-screen finger recognition system. All of the three phones have IP68 certification denoting their water and dust resistance for almost 30 minutes but do not have a port for headphones.
Pixel 5 is available in Sorta Sage and Black colours, iPhone 12 displays a large variety and lets the customers choose from in Blue, Black, White, Green, and Product Red whereas Galaxy range its newest model in Cloud White, Aura Red, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Gray, and Cloud Pink.
Hardware
Google has incorporated Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G in its latest smartphone that supplies sufficient power to be used every day. Apple has come up with its in-house top-notch chip, A14 Bionic on iPhone 12 and Samsung offers Octa-core Exynos in Galaxy S20 for a polished version of response time and processing of the device.
Now that Apple’s newest star does not come along with a power adapter, customers will have to buy its very own wireless charger, Apple MagSafe, that can enhance charging this one of a kind smartphone by 15W.
Cameras
As in the previous versions of Google Pixel phones, Pixel 5 also features a 12.2 MP camera although the auxiliary camera is said to have an ultra-wide 16MP shooter. The portrait mode of the phone contains a low-light aspect for night sight and features cinematic, locked, and active modes to capture the enhanced quality of video clips.
iPhone 12 comes with two rear-end cameras of which one has a 12 MP ultra-wide camera and the second is a 12 MP wide sensor. The front camera is also 12 MP. Users will have the ease to edit and control the video clips in the HDR version; there is also a feature to record time-lapse in night time as well.
Galaxy S20 offers 12MP sensors on f/2.2 ultra-wide and f/1.8 wide lenses, and a pixel-binning 64MP f/2.0 telephoto camera.
5G Support
With iPhone 12, Apple has marked its entry into the supreme network usage of 5G and its wide range of band support is impressive. It is now said to be the brand with most 5G bands, currently, in both mm Waves and sub-6GHz ranges.
Samsung and Google also support features to utilize high-speed internet connection covering a full 5G spectrum and all three sets feature 4G LTE network connectivity.
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