Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
46.7Performance37.5
60.8Display47.2
51.2Camera41.7
50.7Battery41.7
94.7Features78.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 114 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+14). 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 11
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 10% lower weight: 177 g vs 197 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.4 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+5% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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+35% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 177 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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