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| Global Score | |
| 80.2 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2016-10-20 | 2021-01-29 |
| 5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Black, Gray and White | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 299.00 | $ 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 |
| 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2770mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.72 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is much better than the Google Pixel, having a 91.8 score against 80.2. Although the Samsung Galaxy S21 is somewhat heavier than the Google Pixel, it's a little thinner and extremely newer. The Samsung Galaxy S21 features a brighter display than Google Pixel, because although it has a little less pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a bit higher 1080 x 2400 resolution and a bigger screen.
The Galaxy S21's memory capacity to install applications and games is very similar to Google Pixel's one, they have exactly the same 128 GB internal memory capacity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 features just a bit better hardware performance than Google Pixel, because it has more RAM and 4 more cpu cores.
Galaxy S21 shoots better videos and photos than Google Pixel, because although it has a worse 12 mega-pixels resolution back-facing camera, it also counts with a way bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting way better quality photos and videos, a lot higher 7680x4320 video resolution and a bigger camera aperture.
The Galaxy S21 has a way better battery life than Google Pixel, because it has a 4000mAh battery size.
Although Galaxy S21 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Google Pixel, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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