Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Google Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Weight
- 210 g
- against 229 g
- Wireless charging power
- 23 W
- against 15 W
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 749,000
- against 721,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- against 500 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 23 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,000 | 749,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,339 Best value | 1,334 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,064 | 3,339 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Green, Beige, Black, Yellow | Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 165.1 mm |
| Weight | 210 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,003 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 23 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 1,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.71″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 512 ppi | 515 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 3,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Always-On Display, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.71 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg Best value | 1.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 422 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GLUOG, G8VOU, GF5KQ | SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS, SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W, SM-G998N, SM-G9980 |
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