Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
Samsung
71 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85★ | 2.84 |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 108 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 40 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 3x and 10x |
| Video | 8K | 8K |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.