Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Google Pixel 7 scores 6.5 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 7 leads in performance, design and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is ahead in display, camera and battery. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 cost $100.99 less ($599 vs $699.99). The Google Pixel 7 is the newer phone, announced Oct 6, 2022.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 7
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $599 vs $699.99
- Newer model Oct 6, 2022 vs Jan 4, 2022
- Faster wireless charging 20 W vs 15 W
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2400 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
- Sharper display 416 ppi vs 403 ppi
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Bigger battery 4,500 mAh vs 4,355 mAh
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 20 W
- Bigger screen 6.4 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lighter 177 g vs 197 g
- Thinner 7.9 mm vs 8.7 mm
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Overall
6.5
6.8
Display
6.8
8.2
Performance
5.5
5.2
Camera
7.0
7.3
Battery
4.8
5.0
Design
8.4
8.2
Software support
7.4
6.9
Value for money
3.8
3.9
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Size
6.3 inches
6.4 inches
Type
OLED
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
416 ppi
403 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,400 nits
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Process
—
5 nm
Max CPU clock
—
2.84 GHz
GPU
—
Adreno 660
Geekbench 6 single-core
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1,200
Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3,450
RAM
8 GB
6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.76"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
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8 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.8 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity
4,355 mAh
4,500 mAh
Battery type
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Li-Ion
Wired charging
20 W
25 W
Wireless charging
20 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Dimensions
155.6 × 73.2 × 8.7 mm
155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm
Thickness
8.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight
197 g
177 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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Colors
Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass
Olive, Lavender, White, Graphite, Navy
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 12
Interface
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One UI 4
OS updates
5 years
4 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Announced
Oct 6, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
Released
Oct 13, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$599
$699.99
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