Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) vs Google Pixel (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Google Pixel phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2770
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Pixel (32GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990U1 (Snapdragon) | Google Pixel 1, G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022 | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in) | 69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in) |
Weight | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 10 |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) Geekbench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 650/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
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 | 12.3 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4048x3036 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.55µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 2770 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 456 hours (19 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
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: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990U 128GB) | Google Pixel (32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.77W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) | 0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body) |