Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 Violet 256GB
Samsung
65 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10a Fog 128GB
Google
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Photography
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Rugged
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 | Google Pixel 10a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | — | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.84 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3. X | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 64 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 1.1x | 8x★ |
| Video | 8K@24fps★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging 25W | PD 3.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C 2.0 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S21+ G9960 Violet 256GB
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong camera (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
Google Pixel 10a Fog 128GB
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10a
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.