Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
36.6Performance37.2
57.8Display56.3
56.8Camera72
48.6Battery46.4
73.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and features (+5). Google Pixel 7 Pro 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
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 53% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 15 W
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 270% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 11 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 5 x
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi | 515 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | — |
| 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 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000+1%Top 63% | 783,817Top 65% |
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 10 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 40 MP+270% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g+7% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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