Google Pixel 9
#91
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
#162Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Performance
91.490.6
Camera
98.397.6
Display
96.397.2
Battery
91.994.3
Build
82.497.0
Connectivity
89.288.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.686.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a compact build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, weighing 198g, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is larger and heavier at 227g, also utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus.
- The Pixel 9 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels and a peak brightness of 2700 nits, compared to the S21 Ultra's 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a peak brightness of 1500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the S21 Ultra uses either the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, both offering strong performance.
- The Pixel 9's camera system includes a 50 MP wide and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the S21 Ultra boasts a more versatile setup with a 108 MP wide, 10 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide lenses, enabling higher resolution and optical zoom capabilities.
- The Pixel 9 has a 4700 mAh battery with 27W charging, while the S21 Ultra has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Lastly, the Pixel 9 runs on Android 14 with a promise of up to 7 major upgrades, whereas the S21 Ultra launched with Android 11 and is expected to receive 4 major updates, featuring Samsung's One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2021, January 14
Announced
2024, August 13
2021, January 14
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS (International); SM-G998U (USA); SM-G998U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G998W (Canada); SM-G998N (Korea); SM-G9980 (China)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.8"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.5 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
198 g
227 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer