Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5Global · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.5Design & Materials 7.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.5Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 8.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 5.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
20 reviews
8.6
62 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Specs Google Pixel 5 price comparison Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B
Inches 6" 6.2"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 70.4 mm
144.7 mm
8.0 mm 		71.2 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 151 g 169 g
Micro SnapD. 765
Octa-Core 		Exynos 2100
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 330.500
v8 		749.100
v10
Battery 4080 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases GTT9Q SM-G991B

Release Date
Release date September 2020,
3 years ago 		January 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 5
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Google Pixel 5
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Size
70.4 mm • 144.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.2 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 151 g 169 g
Usable surface 86 % 88 %
Materials Aluminium Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

Green
White

Pink

Gray

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.2"
Type Oled AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 430 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
9.4
Is it comfortable?
10
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
9.0
Number of reviews
20 reviews
62 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Samsung Exynos 2100
CPU 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-X1 2,91 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2,81 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2,21 GHz.
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz ARM Mali-G78 MC14

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
330.500
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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749.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.2
Number of reviews
20 reviews
62 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX555
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
16 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX481
Sony IMX563
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.09"
1/2.55"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/1.72"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Google Lens
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 10 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony IMX374
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
109
Mobile
119
Photo
106
Video
126
Selfie
117
Photo
142
Video
111
Mobile
118
Photo
90
Video
132
Selfie
125
Photo
145
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
10
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
8.6
Quality of selfies
9.4
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
20 reviews
62 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.460 W/Kg on head
1.510 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • 5G certification pending
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.8
9.1
Number of reviews
20 reviews
62 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4080 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
20 reviews
62 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 55%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 85%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 66%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
20 reviews
62 reviews
Prices
From $ 217 --
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