Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
55Performance37.2
59Display56.3
51.2Camera72
55.9Battery46.4
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 106 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 wins this phone face-off, 59.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 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 37
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 51
- 281% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 11 MP
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 5 x
- 22% higher Pixel density: 515 ppi vs 422 ppi
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.8 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 515 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+100% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 263,424Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 126,989Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 165,563Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 227,841Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000+72%Top 29% | 783,817Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250+57%Top 20% | 1,430Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000+69%Top 25% | 3,550Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP+8% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 10 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 40 MP+281% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh | 5,000 mAh+1% |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+11% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+3% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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