Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is the cheaper of the two at $700 versus $999, a difference of about $299. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out for 48mp triple camera with 5x telephoto, while Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is praised for flagship snapdragon 888 chip at a lower price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro if…
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →16GB RAM for AI workloads
- →42MP front camera
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 888 chip at a lower price
- →Excellent 32 MP selfie camera
- →Lightweight polycarbonate body at just 177 g
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Pros
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- 16GB RAM for AI workloads
- 42MP front camera
- Up to 1TB storage
Cons
- Same 6.3-inch size as base Pixel 10
- 37W charging is mid-tier
- Tensor G5 still behind Snapdragon in raw benchmarks
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 888 chip at a lower price
- Excellent 32 MP selfie camera
- Lightweight polycarbonate body at just 177 g
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Wireless charging included
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in the base model
- Snapdragon 888 runs warmer than newer chips
- Slow 25W wired charging
- Main camera sensor is just 12 MP despite the price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.8 mm | 155.7 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4870 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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