Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 Violet 256GB
Samsung
59 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB
Google
81 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | — | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1300 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.84 | 3.78★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3. X | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 64 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 1.1x | 20x★ |
| Video | 8K@24fps | 8K |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,870 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging 25W | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| NFC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Fingerprint | in-display | Yes |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 Violet 256GB
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong camera (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 Violet 256GB0.066score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB0.086score per dollar
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Moonstone 256GB offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
