Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
36.6Performance37.5
57.8Display47.2
56.8Camera41.7
48.6Battery41.7
73.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and display (+11). 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 7 Pro
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 42
- 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 196% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 32% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 790,000
- 17% lower weight: 177 g vs 212 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+28% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+25% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000Top 63% | 1,040,324+32%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Top 55% | 1,450+2%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300Top 60% | 3,650+11%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+196% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g | 177 g+17% |
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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