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| Global Score | |
| 89 | 98.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2020-10-15 | 2021-01-29 |
| 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches | 6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 8.04 ounces |
| Just black and Sorta sage | Phantom black and Silver |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 548.00 | $ 966.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 430 pixels per inch | 516 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.72 |
| 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 | 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 13.75 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, 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 |
| 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a global score of 98.1, which is better than Google Pixel 5's global score of 89. Galaxy S21 Ultra's design is somewhat thicker and incredibly heavier than the Google Pixel 5. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a little better processing power than Google Pixel 5, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also has a larger amount of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra counts with a more vivid display than Google Pixel 5, because it has a little bit higher pixel count per display inch, a better 1440 x 3200 resolution and a quite larger display. The Galaxy S21 Ultra takes way better videos and photos than Google Pixel 5, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for shooting pictures and videos in poorly lited environments, it also counts with a much bigger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors, a much higher 7680x4320 video resolution and a back camera with a way better resolution.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra features as much storage capacity to store more games and applications as the Google Pixel 5, both have exactly the same internal memory. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has greater battery duration than Google Pixel 5, because it has a 5000mAh battery size.
Galaxy S21 Ultra is way more expensive than Google Pixel 5, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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