Brand/Manufacture

Samsung

Google

Model

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Code Name

SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09

GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S

Announcement Date

14 January, 2021

13 August, 2024

Official Release

29 January, 2021

22 August, 2024

Official Availability

Available.

Available.

Release Country

Global

Global

Screen Size

6.2 inches, 94.1 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio),

6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio),

Resolution & Pixel Density

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~421 ppi density

1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~486 ppi density

Brightness/Color Depth

1300 nits (peak)

3000 nits (peak)

Panel Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)

LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Extra Feature

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-on display

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-on display

Dimensions (Size)

151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)

162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

Physical Weight

169 g (Sub6), 171 g (mmWave) (5.96 oz)

221 g (7.80 oz)

Body Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Color Variant

Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink

Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

RAM & ROM Variant

128GB, 256GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Processor Variant

Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

Core Chipset (CPU)

Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China

Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)

Graphics Power (GPU)

Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China

Mali-G715 MC7

Operating System (OS)

Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1

Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades

Sensor/lens

10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF

42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Features/Modes

HDR

HDR, panorama

Sensor/lens

12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video

50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,

Telephoto Lens

29mm (telephoto)

113mm (periscope telephoto)

Ultrawide Lens

120˚ (ultrawide)

123˚ (ultrawide)

3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner

N/A

N/A

Video Capabilities

8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Features/Modes

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance

Battery Capacity

Li-Ion 4000 mAh

Li-Ion 5060 mAh

Battery Type

non-removable

non-removable

Charging Methods

25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless

37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, , 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand), 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger), Reverse wireless

Charging Speed

—

70% in 30 min (advertised)

Reverse Charging Support

Yes

Yes

Network Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

SIM-Support

Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)

Nano-SIM and eSIM

WiFi Version

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band

Bluetooth Version

5.0, A2DP, LE

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

USB Type

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

USB Type-C 3.2

NFC Supported

Yes

Yes

Headphone Jack Supported

No

No

FM Radio Supported

FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)

No

Infrared Supported

No

No

Speakers

Yes, with stereo speakers

Yes, with stereo speakers

Dedicated Features

Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Circle to Search

Ultra Wideband (UWB) support satellite SOS service, Circle to Search

Durability (Water & Dust)

N/A

N/A