Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10a
47
Beebom Score
70
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5100mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery, Gaming and Software |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | February 18, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | March 06, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 227 grams | 183 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Laser AF | Best Take, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Pixel Shift, Portrait mode, Timelapse, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Assistant, AI Photo Editing, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Apps, Gemini Live, Gemini Nano, Google Gemini, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 40 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | Face Detection, Face unlock, HDR Photos, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 10a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
