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Google Pixel 8 vs Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
Detailed specifications comparison between the Google Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon).
| Release Date | October 12, 2023 | July 10, 2023 |
| Operating System | Android 14, Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Display Size | 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) inches | 6.4 inches |
| Display Type | OLED, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | - |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | - |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 27W wired, 18W wireless | 25W wired |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: Google Pixel 8 vs Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
- Google Pixel 8 has the faster wired charging (27W vs 25W on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)).
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon) has the larger screen (6.4-inch vs 6.2-inch on the Google Pixel 8).
- Google Pixel 8 has the higher AnTuTu score (1,100,000 vs 750,000 on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)).
- Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, released about 3 months later.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.