Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Comparison between Google Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 21 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 749,146
- against 721,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 843 nits
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 207 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,000 | 749,146 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,365 Best value | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,083 Best value | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-X1 cores at 2.80 GHz, 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.25 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Coral | White, Grey, Lavender, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 155.7 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 86.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,614 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 21 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 843 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| 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 Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, HDMI Port, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GB7N6, G9S9B16, G9S9B, GR1YH | SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3 |
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