Google Pixel 6
$599
Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21
$799
| Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 599 | USD 799 |
| Battery | 4614 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 21 | 25 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Display | 6.4" • OLED • 90Hz | 6.2" • Dynamic AMOLED 2X • 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 50MP | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 10MP |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 200 cheaper
Pixel 6USD 599
vsGalaxy S21USD 799
Battery
15% larger battery
Pixel 64,614 mAh
vsGalaxy S214,000 mAh
Charging
4 W faster wired charging
Galaxy S2125 W wired
vsPixel 621 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
Pixel 6Google Tensor
vsGalaxy S21Samsung Exynos 2100
Display
Larger display
Pixel 66.4-inch
vsGalaxy S216.2-inch
Display
120 Hz refresh
Galaxy S21120 Hz
vsPixel 690 Hz
Build
38 g lighter
Galaxy S21169 g
vsPixel 6207 g
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
More hardwareGoogle Pixel 6
Much lower purchase priceUSD 599
Larger battery4,614 mAh
Larger 6.4-inch6.4-inch
Best if you want
More hardwareSamsung Galaxy S21
Faster wired charging25 W wired
Up to 120 Hz display6.2-inch
Lighter build169 g
What CompareTab says about Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Google Pixel 6 has the larger display than Galaxy S21, with a 4614 mAh battery versus 4000 mAh and a 6.4 inch display versus 6.2 inch. It also adds a higher-resolution rear camera (50 MP versus 12 MP). Samsung Galaxy S21, however, is lighter at 169 g versus 207 g and thinner at 7.9 mm versus 8.9 mm and has higher quoted peak brightness at 1300 nits versus 800 nits. The choice comes down to Pixel 6’s battery capacity, larger display, and higher-resolution front camera versus Galaxy S21’s higher quoted peak brightness and lighter, thinner build.
