Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S21
58.5Performance34.4
67.3Display49.1
71Camera40.8
62.2Battery36.9
94.7Features78.7
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and battery (+25). Samsung Galaxy S21 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- 33% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 26% lower weight: 171 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+10% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+15% | 421 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+154% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 252,025Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 127,819Top 79% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 144,909Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 221,794Top 88% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+88%Top 27% | 746,547Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+61%Top 17% | 1,430Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+75%Top 24% | 3,550Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+320% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+30% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 171 g+26% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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