Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Google Pixel 9 which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual | 108 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 101999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 101999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Google Pixel 9 has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 515 PPI & Google's phone has only 422 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Google Pixel 9 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 9's 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 40 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9's 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | January 14, 2021 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 515 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Features | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 143 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) 123°, 1/2.55 | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Res Zoom up to 8x12, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces,, Editing Features, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° Punch Hole | 40 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |