Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Compare Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Google Pixel 9 is priced from ₹79,999, while Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) is available at ₹74,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
Price₹79,999₹74,999
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.3 inches, FHD OLED, 120Hz6.4 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 10.5MP (Front)12MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)
Battery4700mAh, 27W4500mAh, 25W
RAM/Storage12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 3.1)8GB (LPDDR5), 128GB (UFS 3.1)
10/10

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Google Pixel 9

₹79,999

Was ₹49,999 2 month(s) ago

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8.2/10

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

₹74,999

₹25,000 higher than launch price

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Reasons To Consider

Google Pixel 9
checkmarkFaster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Tensor G4)
checkmarkBigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)
checkmarkLarger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.31")
checkmarkTougher protective glass engineered for improved drop and scratch resistance - (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
checkmarkComes with a clean, unbloated software interface
checkmarkFeatures an extended telephoto zoom range - (2-10X)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
checkmarkHigher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (3X Zoom)
checkmarkThinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.9 mm)
checkmarkHDR recording supports wider dynamic range and natural highlights - (HDR 10+ recording)
checkmarkBetter Software experience with multiple prebuilt features - (One UI)
GamingSee More Details
Google Pixel 9100
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)63
CameraSee More Details
Google Pixel 9100
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)100
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Google Pixel 9100
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)78
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Google Pixel 9100
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)92
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Google Pixel 9100
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)86

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.3 inches, FHD OLED, 120Hz6.4 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 10.5MP (Front)12MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)
Battery4700mAh, 27W4500mAh, 25W
RAM12GB (LPDDR5X)8GB (LPDDR5)
Storage256GB (UFS 3.1)128GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price₹79,999₹49,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 9

Display TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
LTPS SupportYes-
Playback QualityHDR10+HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate120Hz-
Display Size6.3 inches6.4 inches
Area94.7 cm²100.5 cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio83.4%86.7%
Resolution Width1080pixels1080pixels
Resolution Height2424pixels2340pixels
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Density422ppi403ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit8-bit
Color Gamut Range100%-
Display ResolutionFHDFHD+
High Brightness1800nits-
Peak Brightness2700nits-
Eye ProtectionPWM Dimming-
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:1-
Colour GamutDCI-P3-
Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours-
Display Engine-Dynamic 2X

Body

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 9

Height152.8 mm155.7 mm
Width72 mm74.5 mm
Thickness8.5 mm7.9 mm
Weight198 grams177 grams
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Display ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Back MaterialGorilla Glass Victus 2Plastic
Side MaterialAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
PortsUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C
Additional FeaturesDisplay Port 1.2OTG
IP RatingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 9

Chipset ManufacturerGoogleSamsung
ChipsetTensor G4Exynos 2100
Fabrication Size4 nm5 nm
Co-ProcessorTitan M2 Security Chip-
Number of CoresOcta-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling SystemVapor Chamber Cooling-
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G78 MP14

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

1323184

875803

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

2005

1356

Operating System

OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version1412
OS SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI
Inbuilt AIGoogle Tensor Processing Unit-
Gaming ModeYes-
Desktop ModeYes-
Bloatware Free OSYes-
OS Updates7 year(s)4 year(s)
Security Updates7 year(s)5 year(s)
AI FeaturesBest Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light-

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Main Camera #1 Megapixel50MP12MP
Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.31"1/1.76"
Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, Laser Auto Focus, OISDual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel48MP8MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/1.7f/2.4
Main Camera #2 Field of View123°-
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
Main Camera #2 Camera SensorSony IMX800-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/2.55"1/4.5"
Main Camera #2 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF
FeaturesBest Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Pixel Shift Auto FocusAuto HDR, LED flash
Camera StabilizationOISOIS
Raw Photo SupportYes-
Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR recordingHDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording SupportYes-
Slow Motion Recording240 fps slomo240 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel Auto FocusPDAF
Max Zoom Supported2-10X-
Optical Zoom Support2X3X
Video Features10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OISgyro-EIS, HDR10+
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@24fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Main Camera #3 Megapixel-12MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture-f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View-123°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type-Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size-1/3.0"

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 9

Front Camera #1 Megapixel10.5MP32MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length20 mm26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.22 µm0.8 µm
Front Camera #1 Field of View95°-
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeUltrawideWide
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/3.1"1/2.74"
Front Camera #1 Camera FeaturesPDAF-
FeaturesAuto-HDRHdR
Auto Focus TypePDAFFixed Focus
Video Features1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Video Recording4k@60fps1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording

Battery

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 9

Battery Capacity4700mAh4500mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Charging SupportYesYes
Reverse Wireless Charging SupportYesYes
Bypass Charging SupportYes-
Charging Speed Wired27W25W
Charging Speed Wireless15W15W
Charging Standards SupportedPD3.0, PPS, QiPD3.0

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 1900, 800, 850, 900
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1,2,4,5,6,8,19HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 751, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G BandsSA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 791, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 9

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version5.35
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LE, LHDC 5.0A2DP, LE
GPSBeidou, GPS, QZSSBDS, GPS
NFC SupportSupportedSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Optical (under display)
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Haptic FeedbackLinear Resonant Actuators-

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