Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
36.6Performance34.4
57.8Display49.1
56.8Camera40.8
48.6Battery36.9
73.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) and battery (+12). 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 7 Pro
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 37
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 33% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 19% lower weight: 171 g vs 212 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+22% | 421 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+15% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | — |
| 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 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000+6%Top 63% | 746,547Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Top 55% | 1,430+1%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300Top 60% | 3,550+8%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+8% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 171 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |