The new Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 device has a 3 camera setup with a main lens of 12 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor chipset and a battery of 4000 mAh. On other side, the Google Pixel 5 also has interesting features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Specifications
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Display | 6.7 in (inches) | 6 in (inches) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Operating System | One UI 3.0 | One UI 3.0 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB (gigabytes) or 12 GB (gigabytes) | 8 GB (gigabytes) |
| Storage | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes),512 GB (gigabytes) | 128 GB (gigabytes) |
| Camera | 12/64/12 MP | 12/16 MP |
| Front Camera | MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4080 mAh |
Processor and Operating System
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and the processor has a total of cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Cortex-A78, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 and 3 cores of 1.8GHz Cortex-A55. It has a maximum CPU frequency of . Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. Running on One UI 3.0 operating system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is a better chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.4 GHz Kryo 475, 1 core of 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 and 6 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 475. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2400 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture and Titan M security module. And it’s running on One UI 3.0 OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 is carrying a Adreno 660 gpu in the interior and the Google Pixel 5 has the Qualcomm Adreno 620 graphics processor.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 battery capacity is 4000 mAh which is a 2% (percent) less powerful than the 4080 mAh offered by the Google Pixel 5. Some features include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 9 W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
The Google Pixel 5 battery include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi wireless charging and Wireless reverse charging.
Screen
The device is using a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 pixels and a screen size of 6.7 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Google Pixel 5 is featuring a OLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and a screen size of 6 in (inches).
As we can see here, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 is a 11.6% bigger than Google Pixel 5 screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|
| 120Hz refresh rate | 90 Hz refresh rate |
| Always-On Display | Always-on Display |
| Capacitive | Capacitive |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| HDR10+ | Multi-touch |
| Infinity-O Display | Scratch resistant |
| Multi-touch | |
| Scratch resistant |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 is carrying a ram memory of 8 GB (gigabytes) or 12 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
The Google Pixel 5 is coming with a 8 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2133 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR4X and Double channel.
In the basic edition, both phones have the same ram capacity of 8 gigabytes.
The maximum capacity offered by the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 is 12 gigabytes ,which is a 50% bigger than the Google Pixel 5 with 8 gigabytes.
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 comes with or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 128 gigabytes.
The max storage capacity offered by the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 is 512 gigabytes ,which is a 300% more than the Google Pixel 5 with 128 gigabytes.
Google Pixel 5 gets you or 128 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 rear camera setup is composed by 3 lenses of 12/64/12 MP , the flash type is LED , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/2.0 f/1.8 f/2.2 respectively.
Meanwhile the Google Pixel 5 rear camera comes with 2 lenses of 12/16 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length 35:28 mm , a pixel size of 1.4 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.7 f/2.2 respectively.
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|
| 1080p @ 240 fps | 1080p @ 120 fps |
| 2160p @ 60 fps | 720p @ 240 fps |
| 720p @ 960 fps | Angle of view – 107° (#2) |
| Autofocus | Aperture – f/2.2 (#2) |
| Continuous shooting | Autofocus |
| Digital zoom | Continuous shooting |
| Dual OIS | Digital image stabilization |
| Exposure compensation | Digital zoom |
| Face detection | Exposure compensation |
| Geotagging | Face detection |
| HDR | Geotagging |
| HDR10+ video recording | HDR |
| ISO settings | ISO settings |
| Object tracking AF | Optical image stabilization |
| Optical image stabilization | Optical zoom |
| Optical zoom | Panorama |
| Panorama | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Phase detection with Dual Pixel |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel | Pixel size – 1.0 m (#2) |
| Scene mode | Scene mode |
| Secondary rear camera – 64 MP (telephoto) | Secondary rear camera – 16 MP (ultra-wide-angle) |
| Self-timer | Self-timer |
| Third rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide-angle) | Touch focus |
| Touch focus | White balance settings |
| White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 comes with a MP in the front.
The Google Pixel 5 has a 8 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|
| MP | 8 MP |
| Auto HDR | Aperture:f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | Face unlock |
| HDR | HDR |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Pixel size:1.12 µm /0.112000 mm |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel | |
| Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 | Google Pixel 5 |
|---|---|
| EDGE | 5CA |
| Enhanced 4×4 MIMO | 5G NSA |
| Exynos Modem 5123 | 5G SA |
| GPRS | Built-in 5G modem |
| HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | EDGE |
| LAA (US only) | EV-DO Rev. A(1.8/3.1 Mbit/s) |
| LTE Cat 20 | GPRS |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) | HSPA+(42.2/ 5.76 Mbit/s) |
| Up to 7CA | LTE Cat 13(UL) |
| LTE Cat 18(DL) | |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
Price
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SD888 price is $1200 and the Google Pixel 5 price tag is $700
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