Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
46.7Performance34.4
60.8Display49.1
51.2Camera40.8
50.7Battery36.9
94.7Features78.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 113 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+14). 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 11
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- 493% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 11 MP
- 13% lower weight: 171 g vs 197 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+2% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 421 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+131% | 1,300 nits |
| 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 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 746,547Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | 64 MP+493% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 171 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |