Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Google Pixel 8 5G comes with same RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 8 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 73999 | Rs. 39999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 39999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Google Pixel 8 5G has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 428 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.2%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 8 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10.5 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | October 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 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, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-GU |
| 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |