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Global Score
98.178.8
Basic Information
SamsungGoogle
Android 11Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie
2021-01-292019-05-07
6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches
8.04 ounces5.19 ounces
Phantom black and SilverBlack, Purple and White
Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)Plastic
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 966.00$ 186.00
Display / Screen
6.8 inches5.6 inches
3200 x 1440 pixels 2220 x 1080 pixels
Dynamic AMOLED OLED
516 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
1500 cd/m2 brightness--
No touch screenNo touch screen
9.88.2
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset
Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processorKryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor
12 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Adreno 660 GPUAdreno 615 GPU
9.729.09
Storage
128 GB internal memory64 GB internal memory
No SD card slotNo SD card slot
10.17.7
Camera
108.00 MP + 40.00 MP12.20 MP + 8.00 MP
f/1.80 aperturef/1.80 aperture
24.00mm focal length28.00mm focal length
0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor
7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video
13.759.79
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPALTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA
Nano SIMNano SIM
10.76.7
Battery Life
5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery3000mAh Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Wireless Charging--
6.84.96
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor
FM Radio--

Comparison review

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a lot better than Google Pixel 3a, having a general score of 98.1 against 78.8. Even though Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is newer than Google Pixel 3a, it's just a little bit thicker and a lot heavier. Both of these phones use the same Android 11 OS (Operating System). Galaxy S21 Ultra counts with a brighter screen than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200, a larger display and a just a bit better count of pixels per inch in the display.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 64 GB more internal memory. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also has a larger amount of RAM memory.

Galaxy S21 Ultra features a very superior battery life than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity instead of 3000mAh. The Galaxy S21 Ultra takes way better videos and photos than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a F1.8 aperture, the Galaxy S21 Ultra also has a lot larger sensor taking lot better quality videos and photos, a much better video resolution and a back facing camera with a lot higher resolution.

Although Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 3a. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 3a, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.




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