Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comparison
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| Released at Oct, 2021 | Released at Jan, 2021 |
Pros
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. The key differences between them: 6.71" vs 6.8" display, 5003mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 12GB vs 12 / 16GB RAM and 210g vs 227g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
75.6 mm (2.98″)
165.1 mm (6.5″)
75.9 mm (2.99″)
163.9 mm (6.45″)
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLUOG / G8VOU | SM-G998B / SM-G998B/DS / SM-G998U / SM-G998U1 / SM-G998W / SM-G998N / SM-G9980 | ||||||||
| In the Box | |||||||||
| 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool | |||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 11 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.9 x 163.9 x 8.9mm | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 210g | 227g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Cloudy White / Sorta Sunny / Stormy Black | Phantom Black / Phantom Silver / Phantom Titanium / Phantom Navy / Phantom Brown / Navy | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.71" | 6.8" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1440x3120 pixels | 1440x3200 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 512ppi | 515ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 48MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 108MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 40MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF | |||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Tensor (5 nm) | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB | 12 / 16GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR5 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.2 | 5.2 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5003mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 657150 (v8) | |||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 2831 (v5.1) | 3518 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Pixel 6 Pro and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The main differences are: 6.71" vs 6.8" display, 5003mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 12GB vs 12 / 16GB RAM and 210g vs 227g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6 Pro or the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The Pixel 6 Pro has the bigger battery: 5003mAh vs 5000mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6 Pro or the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has the larger display: 6.8" vs 6.71".
Which is lighter, the Pixel 6 Pro or the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The Pixel 6 Pro is lighter: 210g vs 227g.