Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Google Pixel 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2025 10:56 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:26 PM

Compare Google Pixel 9 X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	15 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.4"2% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 32MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10.5MP
2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2424 pixels1% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+421 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
1/1.76" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches34% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 15	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4500 mAh	vs	+4700 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+27W8% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

38 Common items in both devices

128GB (97GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)	Google Pixel 9 G1B60
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Japan
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022	8/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)	72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	421 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	2700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 16
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10) Geekbench: 4489 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony • Google Cast • FeliCa
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)