Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultr comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Google Pixel 8	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.20-inch	6.80-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G3	Samsung Exynos 2100
Front Camera	11-megapixel	40-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel	108-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel
RAM	8GB	12GB, 16GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery Capacity	4575mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 14	Android 11
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1440x3220 pixels
general
Brand	Google	Samsung
Model	Pixel 8	Galaxy S21 Ultra
Release date	October 4, 2023	January 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Glass	-
Dimensions (mm)	150.50 x 70.80 x 8.90	165.10 x 75.60 x 8.90
Weight (g)	187.00	228.00
IP rating	IP68	IP68
Battery capacity (mAh)	4575	5000
Removable battery	No	-
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Colours	Obsidian, Hazel, Rose	Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	FHD+	-
Screen size (inches)	6.20	6.80
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1440x3220 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	515
hardware
Processor	nona-core	2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz)
Processor make	Google Tensor G3	Samsung Exynos 2100
RAM	8GB	12GB, 16GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	No	-
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel	108-megapixel (f/1.8, 0.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.22-micron) + 10-megapixel (f/4.9, 1.22-micron)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	-
Rear autofocus	Yes	Laser autofocus
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	11-megapixel	40-megapixel (f/2.2, 0.7-micron)
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Pop-Up Camera	No	-
software
Operating system	Android 14	Android 11
Skin	-	One UI 3.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Headphones	No	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
NFC	-	Yes
Number of SIMs	-	2
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	-	Yes
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