Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Google Pixel 8 Pro scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 8 Pro leads in display, performance, camera, battery, design and software support. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G cost $299.01 less ($699.99 vs $999). The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Bigger battery 5,050 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 25 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.4 inches
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Jan 4, 2022
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Lower launch price $699.99 vs $999
- Lighter 177 g vs 213 g
- Thinner 7.9 mm vs 8.8 mm
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Overall
7.7
6.8
Display
8.4
8.2
Performance
5.7
5.2
Camera
8.5
7.3
Battery
5.8
5.0
Design
8.4
8.2
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
4.1
3.9
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Size
6.7 inches
6.4 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua display
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
489 ppi
403 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,400 nits
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Process
4 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
2.84 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Adreno 660
Geekbench 6 single-core
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1,200
Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3,450
RAM
12 GB
6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.76"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
8 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.5 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity
5,050 mAh
4,500 mAh
Battery type
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Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
25 W
Wireless charging
23 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Dimensions
162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
7.9 mm
Weight
213 g
177 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
Olive, Lavender, White, Graphite, Navy
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.3
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 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 12
Interface
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One UI 4
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Announced
Oct 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2022
Released
Oct 12, 2023
Jan 11, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$699.99
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