Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 comparison
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| key specs |
| Display | 6.34-inch | 6.20-inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel | 10-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 12.2-megapixel + 16-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4680mAh | 4000mAh |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Google | Samsung |
| Model | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy S21 |
| Release date | August 17, 2021 | January 14, 2021 |
| Launched in India | No | - |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 154.90 x 73.70 x 7.60 | 151.70 x 71.20 x 7.90 |
| Weight (g) | 183.00 | 171.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4680 | 4000 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Colours | Mostly Black | Phantom Violet |
| IP rating | - | IP68 |
| display |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.34 | 6.20 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Protection type | - | Gorilla Glass |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | - | 421 |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core | 2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz) |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 12.2-megapixel (f/1.7) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2) | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 2 | 3 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 8-megapixel (f/2.0) | 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Pop-Up Camera | No | - |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Skin | - | One UI 3.1 |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Micro-USB | No | - |
| Lightning | No | - |
| Headphones | 3.5mm | - |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | - | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Number of SIMs | - | 2 |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | - |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Face unlock | - | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | - | Yes |
| Gyroscope | - | Yes |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review |
| Design Rating | - | |
| Display Rating | - | |
| Software Rating | - | |
| Performance Rating | - | |
| Battery Life Rating | - | |
| Camera Rating | - | |
| Value for Money Rating | - | |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | - | GSM |
| 3G | - | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes |
| 5G | - | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | - | GSM |
| 3G | - | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | - | Yes |
| 5G | - | Yes |