Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21

79

Beebom Score

Google Pixel 9

₹74,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

70

Beebom Score

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.3", Full HD+ LTPO Super Actua OLED, 120 Hz6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+48MP/10.5MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery4700 mAh4000 mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build QualitySoftware and Main Camera

General

ColorsPorcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, ObsidianPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
LaunchAugust 13, 2024January 14, 2021
AvailabilityAugust 22, 2024January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹79,999₹69,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9

TypeFull HD+ LTPO Super Actua OLEDFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.3 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels pixels
Resolution Height2424 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch422 ppi421 ppi
Display ResolutionFHDFHD+
Peak Brightness2700 nits1300 nits

Body

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Weight198 grams169 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Chipset BrandGoogleSamsung
Chipset NameTensor G4Exynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G715 MC7Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI 6.1
OS Updates(Years)74

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Camera Resolution50 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP64 MP
FeaturesHDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Best Take, Dual LED FlashLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Camera 2 TypeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Front Camera Resolution10.5 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Capacity4700 mAh4000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed27 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Memory

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.3
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesAdd Me, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Best Take, Portrait LightCircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer, Satellite SOS ServiceAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)