Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
58.5Performance37.5
67.3Display47.2
71Camera41.7
62.2Battery41.7
94.7Features78.7
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+29) and performance (+21). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 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 38
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 24% lower weight: 177 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+6% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+21% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+175% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+35%Top 27% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+59%Top 17% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+70%Top 24% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+16% | 4,500 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 177 g+24% |
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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