Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21

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Beebom Score

Google Pixel 9

₹74,999

Was ₹69,999 6 day(s) ago

63

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Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.3", OLED, 120 Hz6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+48MP/10MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery4700 mAh4000 mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build QualityBattery, Software 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

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.3 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 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
OS Updates(Years)7 year4 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Camera Resolution50 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP64 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesBest Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto FocusAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Video10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OISgyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9

Front Camera Resolution10 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeUltra-wideWide-angle
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

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

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, eSIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9

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

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesAdd Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait LightChat Assist, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX