Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
40.2Performance37.5
51.5Display47.2
46.5Camera41.7
47.5Battery41.7
94.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+6). 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 8a
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 39% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 18 W
- 16% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 900,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.4 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+7% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | 1,040,324+16%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+17%Top 46% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+18%Top 45% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 177 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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