Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy S21 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pixel 10 Pro XL wins 3 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedPixel 10 Pro XL9095
- CameraGalaxy S21 Ultra10091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie8888
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayPixel 10 Pro XL8890
- ConnectivityPixel 10 Pro XL83100
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie5555
- Pixel 10 Pro XL has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Pixel 10 Pro XL charges faster45W vs 25W
- Galaxy S21 Ultra has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 50 MP
- Galaxy S21 Ultra is lighter228 g vs 232 g
- Pixel 10 Pro XL has a sharper selfie camera42 MP vs 40 MP
- Pixel 10 Pro XL has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5
- Pixel 10 Pro XL has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Pixel 10 Pro XL has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy S21 Ultra wins — BeastScore 87.8/100
After comparing all the specs, Galaxy S21 Ultra is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.2 and Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP.
Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.2 · Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP
Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+200 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 25W
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S21 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL?
Galaxy S21 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.8/100 compared to Pixel 10 Pro XL (87.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.8 vs top rival 87.2 and Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S21 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL?
Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S21 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL compare for speed?
Galaxy S21 Ultra scores 90/100 for performance; Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 95/100.
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