Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
55Performance37.5
59Display47.2
51.2Camera41.7
55.9Battery41.7
94.7Features78.7
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 104 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 wins this phone face-off, 59.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+16). 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
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 13% lower weight: 177 g vs 204 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.4 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+5% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000+30%Top 29% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250+55%Top 20% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000+64%Top 25% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP+35% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh+10% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 177 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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