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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 80.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2022-01-11 | 2016-10-20 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.66 x 2.74 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| -- | Black, Gray and White |
| Metal and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.63 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 2770mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 4.72 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a score of 89.1, which is much better than the Google Pixel's global score of 80.2. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's body is a lot newer and a little bit thinner, but somewhat heavier than Google Pixel. Galaxy S21 FE and Google Pixel have really similar displays, because although the Google Pixel has a quite lower resolution of 1080 x 1920 and a way smaller display, it also counts with a quite greater number of pixels in each inch of screen.
Google Pixel's memory for applications and games is very similar to the Galaxy S21 FE one, both have equal 128 GB internal memory capacity. The Galaxy S21 FE has a bit better hardware performance than Google Pixel, because it has more cpu cores and a greater amount of RAM. The Galaxy S21 FE shoots slightly better photographs and videos than Google Pixel, because although it has a less megapixels resolution back facing camera and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture for better low-light images and videos.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a superior battery life than Google Pixel, because it has a 62% larger battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than Google Pixel, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel. So if you need that extra features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Google Pixel, giving up some specs and features.
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