Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
Samsung
66 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85★ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 108 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 40 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 10x★ |
| Video | 8K | 8K@24fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | Fast charging 25W |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
