Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 7A
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Google Pixel 7A comes with same RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 7A
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 7A |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4385 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 27999 |
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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 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 10, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 7A is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 7A's 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Google Pixel 7A has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 429 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Google's phone ~ 81.8%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 7A has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 7A (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7A's 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 7A will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 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 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 7A |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | 7A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, Nano + eSIM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | May 10, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 72.9 x 152 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 193.5 g |
| Colors | Charcoal, Snow, Sea | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 429 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Always-on display, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| 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/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n76/n77/n78/n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titan M2 Security Chip, Adaptive Battery/Extreme Battery Saver, At a Glance, Live Translate, Clear Calling, Recorder, Assistant Voice Typing, Quick Phrases, Feature Drops, Easy Switching, Guided Frame, Super Res Zoom, Real Tone, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Night Sight, Long Exposure, Five Years of Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.85 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| 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 | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4385 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 7.5W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |