Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Google Pixel 10 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 Phantom Gray 128GB
Samsung
61 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
Google
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy S21 Phantom Gray 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build and feel
- Smooth performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Camera bump glass scratches easily
- Occasional freezing
- Learning curve for Apple users
- Similar to Pixel 9
Camera quality 7
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Performance 4
Ease of use 3
Value for money 2
Scores
Photography
Flagship
Foldable
Gaming
Battery Life
Rugged
Budget
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S21 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1300 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 888 | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.80 | 3.78★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 64 MP★ | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 100x★ |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,870 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S21 Phantom Gray 128GB
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong camera (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (77th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.
