Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Google Pixel 10
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Google Tensor G5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP+10.8MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4000mAh, 25W | 4970mAh, 29W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Google Tensor G5 | ||
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP+10.8MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4000mAh, 25W | 4970mAh, 29W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, Indigo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | August 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | August 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Obsidian, Frost, Lemongrass, Indigo | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | August 20, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | August 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 421 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 421 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Weight | 169 grams | 204 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 169 grams | 204 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Tensor G5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Tensor G5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 10.8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama | Laser Auto Focus, LED Fash, Panorama, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 10.8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama | Laser Auto Focus, LED Fash, Panorama, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4970 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 29 W | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4970 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 29 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 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 & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | |||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 10
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | AI Reimage, AI Unblur, Best Take, Call assist, Live Translate, Magic Eraser, Zoom Enhance | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | AI Reimage, AI Unblur, Best Take, Call assist, Live Translate, Magic Eraser, Zoom Enhance | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
