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| Global Score | |
| 81.6 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2017-10-19 | 2021-01-29 |
| 5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 129.00 | $ 722.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.64 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S21 has an overall score of 91.8, which is much better than Google Pixel 2's global score of 81.6. Samsung Galaxy S21 is a somewhat heavier cellphone than Google Pixel 2, but both are 0.31inches thick. Galaxy S21 features a brighter screen than Google Pixel 2, because although it has a bit lower display density, it also counts with a larger display and a little bit higher 1080 x 2400 resolution.
The Galaxy S21 features a little better performance than Google Pixel 2, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Galaxy S21 also has 4 GB more RAM memory. The Galaxy S21's memory for games and applications is just as good as the Google Pixel 2 one, they have the same internal memory capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S21 takes much better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 2, because although it has a worse resolution camera in the back, and they both have the same camera aperture, the Samsung Galaxy S21 also counts with a lot larger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a way better video quality.
Galaxy S21 counts with a much better battery life than Google Pixel 2, because it has a 48% more battery capacity.
Although Galaxy S21 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 2. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Google Pixel 2, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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