I was considering the Samsung s20, iPhone 12 mini, and Pixel 5. I went with the Pixel 4A. I love Samsung phones, displays and cameras but the double up apps and camera hole placement ruled it out. Loved the size of the 12 mini, despise IOS now (ex long term iPhone user). The 4A is a simply fantastic phone coupled with prices and updates and I was sold! Loving it! Love your reviews!
@@wannbaik I have a question, do you have like all the Soli features turned off by any chance? Because from what I remember, the standard Pixel 4 had horrible battery life even with normal day to day use and is why I had gotten the XL.
It seems like a constant mistake on google. People like the 3a, 4a but the 3,4 and 5 are just missing something... Like they on purpose leave the best features on the "a" models.
@@BrunoDiaz02 What features have the a models had that the Premium models haven't had? If anything, the Premium models have always had exactly what the a models have, and then more.
So, it doesn't bother you that he shows the phone playing video in "zoom" mode and did not talk about why? At native resolution this phone has large bars on the sides and when zoomed you get an image that has been cropped on the top and bottom. Great phone but not a true review.
2:14 The phone are water resistant but not dust resistant. You can see his eyes making a strange face when he say that, like something is not right about that statement.🤣
I'm so happy you do a lot of reviews of the regular S21! Whenever I search for it, all the ultra reviews come up, but I'm looking at this one!😍 Would love if you did a comparison with the OnePlus 7T (very specific I know, but that's the dilemma I have atm)😇😇
I think comparison with Oneplus 8T would make more sense than 7T, S21 crushes 7T in all departments right from refresh rate to having 5G, 5 nm architecture etc.
@goodboy905 as I said it's only because I currently have the 7T and considering the S21 - not because I expect it to happen🤪 a selfish little wish. But besides the refresh rate and a slightly bigger battery I haven't really been able find an in depth comparison (for non-tech savvy people)😊 camera definitely seems like a downgrade MP-wise, but there are no videos covering it. Most people are doing vids on the ultra.
@@JollyQuilladin cameras will most definitely be better on the s21, megapixels aren't a great indicator of picture quality past like 10 MP. It has a better processor, will probably be a bit better optimized by apps because it's a samsung phone, a better screen (though it has the cutout), etc. It's also about 2 years newer so expect a bit of a boost in software support, along with newer accessories being make for it
The S21, with a higher refresh rate, larger screen to power and processor that nearly doubles the 765G only uses 1% battery more per hour in your tests. I'd call that a win.
Only in the video replay tests, but mixed usage the Pixel 5 destroys it. Other major reviews give the S21 ok battery life, while the Pixel has been stellar. MKBHD ends the day with 50% still left in the tank on the P5.
@@pencilauyeung4863 but not 120hz at all times, both devices use variable refresh rates. The performance difference day to day between a mid range and top range SOC are indistinguishable.
The Pixel 5 is not officially available in Switzerland, so I had to go S21. At least I got the ear buds + key-ring for free in the pre-order. Let's see how it will go. I have a Pixel 2 for more than 3 years. Best smartphone I've ever had. Let's see what will think about the S21 as it gets dispatched after the pre-order period.
As you're already in the samsung compound, Opting for Ultra would've made more sense as it would give more performance/ price than regular S21. You would get 1440P screen with better cameras & 5000mah battery for an extra SOT. Also, For the pre order You would get Galaxy buds pro which are the current best from Samsung.
@@rizdog5735 I am happy in general. After many years without owning a Samsung, it is noticeable that they improved a lot their android experience. As a side note, I really like DeX. After I finish working, I just connect the phone to my monitor via USB-C and I can enjoy a decent desktop experience. At the moment the downside is the battery. After a bit more than a year it is starting to get weaker.
I am using pixel 5 for 2 months. I also used s8 of s series. I can feel the difference between Samsungs and google. Obviously both provides beast quality but if you want to feel premium with comfort , you should definitely choose pixel.
I've got the 21 plus think I'm switching to the pixel, I switched from the pixel 2 XL and I miss the software and user experience of the pixel. There's too many features on the Samsung which I don't like
Honestly i have an unlcoked s21 and pixel 4a 5g, and the samsung software isnt bad at all. It even has useful features that pixels dont like a true one handed mode and stuff. I wass able uninstall whatever little bloat i didnt like. So far so good only drawback is knowing youll have to wait a few months to get big android updates, but thats miles better than how long it used to take before.
Got the s21 violet 2 days ago, this year exynos is really solid, no battery drain in standby, doesn't get hot, and the faster refresh rate is just amazing to look at.
@@electrosec I'm not into cameras but pictures are always perfect. S20 and S21 have the same module...but finally Samsung start caring about software. Biggest improvements aren't on paper. This phone is complete, no other words needed.
I had bad experience with Samsung. Just after a year, it not run as smooth anymore. When storage near full, it start lag. So frustrated. Thats why i prefer stock android later on. So smooth, fast af, no lag even though full storage. Just as smooth as IOS.
I've been toying for weeks which phone to get. I've currently had a Pixel 2 for 3 years and loved it, but thought it might be time for a change. I don't want too much of a premium phone, so I've narrowed it down to these 2 phones. I've watched your video and made a 'score' table in a similar fashion to a heavyweight boxing match round by round (obviously this is subjective and only my opinion). The *bold* factors represent the most important ones to me. I've come to following conclusion: *Cost* - Samsung S21 (8/10), Pixel 5 (10/10) Appearance, Robustness, Durability - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10) *Software* - Samsung S21 (8/10), Pixel 5 (10/10) Screen & Display - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (9/10) Audio - Samsung S21 (8/5/10), Pixel 5 (8/10) *Performance* - Samsung 21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10) Gaming - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10) *Battery* - Samsung S21 (8/10), Pixel 5 (8.5/10) *Camera* - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10) Total Score - Samsung S21 = 77.5. Pixel 5 = 78.5 Therefore, the Pixel 5 wins it for me, especially considering the lower cost, better battery, and, in my opinion, more preferably software.
Watching on my s21plus. Upgraded from s8plus. It's been lovely and great. My best phone by far tho it might not be many ppl's first choice. But I can tell you no one would regret getting a s21 (normal, plus or ultra). Everything is just great and definitely one of the best camera on smartphone out there.
The pixel 5 is actually not made of Aluminium despite what their marketing says. As per JerryRigEverything's Durability test it was revealed to be a mix of Bio-Resin (Thin Plastic coating) and Aluminium layer underneath. So you feel plastic more so then metal.
I'm definitely with you on that. I cannot stand the fact that they mock Apple when Apple takes away features but then they follow the same trend. The hypocrisy is killing me.
@@Erick-fg8ou yet apple use all the hardware of Samsung u can even look it up I don't even have none of these phones because of the cancer fan base especially apple google for me not flashy not blind iphone users getting scammed 😂
A good phone in the price bracket is the Sony Xperia 5ii, my 4xl is still going strong and I'll be really interested in next year's phones in the 600-700 quid price bracket, there's loads of competition!
I think the main problem with pixel line in Europe is that it is prohibitively expensive comparing to Samsung. And while Samsung gets regular discounts and promotions pixel does not. Selling point of pixel used to be fast and long update cycles, but Samsung really upped their game it that department so they are equally as good nowadays. Pixel 5 is just not worth it if its only 130 euros cheaper than s21.
Just installed Android 12 on my Pixel 5... Love Android 12, that's definitely a benefit of having Pixels... updating to new OS before it even comes out.
Actually curious which phone you would pick? While both are awesome, I don't care much for cameras, instead wanting fantastic battery life and a consistently good software experience, so I like the Pixel. However, I had a Pixel 3 which drove me through the roof with the RAM management.
I will prefer the S21 over the pixel. You can always customize both phone to your choice. SAMSUNG gives you more options and features. However, it will be good if you watch comparison about both phone and play around with both at a local store
@Rommel the Cat I use Google Assistant and Bixby is only optional. Plus, I have a 256GB phone. "Bloatware" doesn't bothe me. My phone still blazing fast and i have never seen any ads on my samsung devices.
@Rommel the Cat lol do your research mate Only Samsung weather has an ad in it You clearly never owned a Samsung flagship ...they aren’t ads in the software The app has a deal with an ad company that’s all But haters won’t do research and just repeat whatever they hear Go check tests one UI is faster than stock 😂
Software on pixel is way better, smoother and won't lag after a year...that heavy skin on Samsung is bad in the long run, cute but performance not good, even with high spec...I like stock android, closest to iOS
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify The performance on Samsung is pretty good. Let's not act like it's bad, it might not be as good as on the Pixel, but still great.
I just went from a Pixel 3 to a Samsung S21....I now see why people claim iphone experience is so much better. The Pixel is so much better user experience. What the Pixel lineups have lacked in specs they more than make up for in beautiful software experience, superior camera focus and reprocessing on real world images, and useful innovative features. the rear mounted finger print scanner is 100x better than stupid in screen scanner that you never know where it is on the screen if the screen is locked. The tactic feedback of the google finger print scanner means I can have my phone unlocked by the time its out of my pocket and phone facing the right direction. I'd never have gotten the Samsung had T-mobile sold the Pixel 5 and I'm nearly at the point of swapping my sim card back to the Pixel 3. Google, I know you are listening....do not get rid of rear finger print scanner....in glass sensors are all the rage, but they are stupid in practice.
Pixel's camera software is still top notch, even with a slower processor as the sdm730. No wonder they never changed the camera sensor, and no wonder why there's so many GCam ports for lots of different smartphones.
The pixel camera software is so phenomenal, you can add a artificial, repositionable light source to light up your subject AFTER you take the picture🤯 That blows my mind
I just like stock experiences. Gave up on Samsung phones back in 2017 after struggling with my Galaxy S5 with lag everywhere and battery life of 8 hours while my friend who had an iPhone 6 was fine... And I bet that "game booster" does the exact opposite.
I loved my galaxy s5 and the reason was that you could change out the bateery i always had a fresh battery on hand that way when it died I could change it out. unfortunately they nixed that feature after the s5. haven't had one since the s7
this is an opinion but i think no phone has ever toppled pixel 5 in term of frontal view beauty. look at 2:29 the bezels are so even it looks like there are no bezels at all even if samsung has overall thinner bezels. the uniform bezels are just a thing on its own tbh
Excellent review. I am a huge fan of the stock OS in the Pixel, but the S21 camera features are nice, especially the one with the front and rear camera at the same time. Thanks for doing great work. Loved the jokes. Cheers.
I hope Samsung will improve battery life a bit with future software updates, but for quite similar price (in my country) S21 is FAR superior in most parameters in my opinion.
Pixel 5, price wise. But Samsung Galaxy is nicer looking. But at the end of the day i will stick to my Poco X3. It cost one third the price of the Pixel 5.😊
I haven't seen any phones match Google's recent Pixel range when it comes to astrophotography. Very impressive but no doubt not a feature for everyone. Just me then.
Completely different markets who are going to be buying each of these devices. People are going to buy the Pixel because it's straight from Google. Not because they care about gaming performance. Guarantee that the Pixel likely has better battery life than the Samsung.
WOW, at 1:20 the new scene triggered a weird glitch on my laptop where the volume went very low, then increased and increased right up to clipping its guts out!!!! The master volume didnt change though. I fast forward and its normal again, I rewind to that point and it does it again!! So weird!!
Physical fingerprint scanner is more accurate in some case, correct, but what you didn't mention is that moisture and water will render that technology useless, while ultrasonic will work perfectly fine.
I prefer the Google Pixels because of the OS. I hate the "forced" apps that come on the Samsung Phones. Plus, in my opinion, nothing takes a better photo then the Pixel phones do. However, I have the S21 only because I received a better deal when I upgraded this past week. So it's back to Samsung for me.
@@Toyeboy89 Not if you wanna be able to reach anywhere near the top of the screen with one hand. Apps like Discord and many more will often require you to reach the top. It is way too tall...
@@Toyeboy89 ?? I'm more than happy with my S10e. I didn't say I wanted something that small, I just want something that isn't so tall because more tall space is not something I will ever need. 6.0inches and not taller than a Pixel 5 is the perfect size for a phone for me.
Coming from a s7 with QHD resolution I can say the difference in crispiness is really noticable. I would take QHD 60hz over 1080p 120hz any day. Hell I would even trade my s21 8g of ram with 4 GB of RAM and an old 765 Snapdragon without 5g if it meant getting QHD back at 60 Hz. You only really notice the 120hz when scrolling In the main menu (which you only really spend 5% of your time on your phone), in most apps 120hz is not that significant, so although 120hz is nice to have i really donc find it to be that significant. I went In the settings to set a 60hz refresh to save on battery life. All the other cuts Samsung made on the s21 I can happily live with but lowering that QHD res was a big mistake in my opinion.
@Benjamin Owuye Jagun yeah I can see how much research you have done. S10 series was never said to have the newer OS update policy that the S20 series and later were said to have. Heck even new A series phones are said to have the same 3 year OS and 4 year security update policy! Maybe you don't know but google too is working on 5 years of OS update policy for its next phones as samsung has already matched them.
My iPhone 11 which is 1.5 yrs old has a Geekbench cpu score of 1334 single core and 2986 dual core. It does say something about the A13 Bionic chip and a lot about exynos chipset. 🙂
I hate this trend of smartphones getting bigger and bigger. Therfore, I really like the relatively compact size of the Pixel 5. Plus its stock Android and front camera punch hole in the left corner (looks better to me). But the S21 has a much better overall design in my opinion and obviously better speakers and far superior performance. Despite the size and higher price, I would be probably going for the S21.
Samsung actually guarantees 4 years of support on Galaxy phones starting with the S10 line. One of the reasons why I bought an S21 (the other being its 600$ price tag during Amazon Prime Day). I'm really loving the phone minus its battery life. I wish Samsung offered the similar form factor (maybe with a little added thickness) but with a 4500mAh battery instead.
My first smartphone was a samsung phone and I'll be frank, it was likely defective as it refused to - Make Calls - Send Messages - Open Apps - Save Settings - Save Photos - Take Photos - Connect to the internet - And more! But it was excellent at - randomly using its recovery feature to jump back months So since like 2013 I swore off samsung but tommorow, I'm replacing my LG V30+ with the Samsung Galaxy S21 seeing how many improvements they've made.
Just got the Samsung Galaxy S21 5g 256gb thanks to your comparison. With a code, got 75 euros discount on this version. Just hope someone will review some of the camera options.
Just bought the S21 5g a few days ago. The camera creates blown out, oversaturated images imo, especially greens. Shotting a raw looking image is impossible. If you want super punched, artificial colors, Samsung has you covered. The video is amazing, but again, overly saturated. Also made people look red. The hubs looked like he had a sunburn no matter what mode, indoor or outdoor. Also, battery drains very quickly. Can't get a full day out of it. I wouldn't recommend it for the price. I'm returning it today. I was really hoping that a phone that costs over $699 should perform better.
This is the first Samsung that has made me interested, But the Samsung OS still is just so shit to me. There are so many redundant features and wasted dev time into things that could easily be scrapped for base android features. I would gladly pay MORE for a Samsung with base android OS. I'm going with the Pixel 5 this time. It's a solid upgrade from my Pixel 3, which really I could go with for another year easily.
I have been a Samsung customers since the S6. When I upgraded my S10 to the S20 I was very disappointed with its latest phone, in particular with the S20 camera. It's really bad! Download the photos on your computer and you will what I mean. I bought a Píxel 5 last week and the camera it's outstanding. Same quality as the ones from my wife's iPhone 12.
According to samsung my note 10+ will get updates for 3 years. So far ive gotten one every month for 13 months!! This goes for all samsung phones as far as i know.
@@damifash758 Not disputing they won't just ain't counting our chicken's before they hatch as Samsung hasn't yet proven they'll adhere to that regiment... The Galaxy GS7 & Edge are the first two Samsung flagships that saw like 4-years worth of security patch support which in-itself was a positive. But yeah, still a ways to go before we know if Samsung's NEW committent actually becomes reality.
This is the comparison I've been waiting to see. As a Pixel 3 user looking to upgrade, I really wasn't impressed with the Pixel 5 when it was released. My guess is is currently on the day to day the Pixel 5 is just fine but the S21 seems more future proof. But I did want to see how the S21 camera compares to the Pixel's. I've been spoiled by my Pixel's camera I think for too long. And thanks to Covid and lockdown life, I started to actual play more graphically intensive games like COD mobile vs more casual games, which I didn't really do before. And honestly my Pixel 3 can struggle at times even with me playing with medium graphics settings. Having also played COD mobile a few times on an S20 Ultra is actually what got me thinking of maybe upgrading my phone, because in most other ways my P3 still performs acceptably. But I noticed those more intensive games are no longer something this phone performs well with. The P5 with the SD 765 chip just doesn't seem like a major upgrade although many say it seems to be fine, I suspect that may not be true within a year. And the other sad thing is Android flagships are mostly all "ginormous" and wanting a pocketable friendly phone limits your options. I really would love to see OnePlus make a Pixel 5 sized phone because I tend to like closer to stock Android. But it seems like Samsung has made improvements on the software side where it's not as big of an issue as it used to be in the past, so I'm really considering this S21.
ugh... i was interested in the Google Pixel 5 but as soon as i see the finger scanner is on the back, i changed my mind. I've had a nightmare with the scanner on the back with the Samsung S8, especially when I put a phone case on.
I have a Pixel 3 and the scanner on the back works perfectly every time. The only annoying thing is getting to it when it is in the car charger/holder. Pressing on the screen looks like a great idea. So although I like the Pixel software, I think the slightly larger screen and front different scanner puts the Samsung slightly ahead.
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The pixel 5 doesn't feel like metal because its actually a bio resin housing and aluminium in the inside. Its like bones
Finally, i know how pixel 5's 'unique texture' feels like
Someone took classes from jerryrigeverything
@@notalanjoseph shh, no need to expose me
Do you have it ?
So the Pixel is like a G Shock watch.
I was considering the Samsung s20, iPhone 12 mini, and Pixel 5. I went with the Pixel 4A. I love Samsung phones, displays and cameras but the double up apps and camera hole placement ruled it out. Loved the size of the 12 mini, despise IOS now (ex long term iPhone user). The 4A is a simply fantastic phone coupled with prices and updates and I was sold! Loving it! Love your reviews!
Same situation, Im looking at Pixel 5 but end up with Pixel 4, yup battery is only 2800 but still gave me 8-9 hours SOT.
@@wannbaik I have a question, do you have like all the Soli features turned off by any chance? Because from what I remember, the standard Pixel 4 had horrible battery life even with normal day to day use and is why I had gotten the XL.
@@xenofastiq the 4a does not have any Soli hardware in it. I love my 4a!
It seems like a constant mistake on google. People like the 3a, 4a but the 3,4 and 5 are just missing something...
Like they on purpose leave the best features on the "a" models.
@@BrunoDiaz02 What features have the a models had that the Premium models haven't had? If anything, the Premium models have always had exactly what the a models have, and then more.
This guy never disappoints. He gets straight to the point. thank you 🙏🏼 and have a jolly day mates. 😄
My go to reviewer
So, it doesn't bother you that he shows the phone playing video in "zoom" mode and did not talk about why? At native resolution this phone has large bars on the sides and when zoomed you get an image that has been cropped on the top and bottom. Great phone but not a true review.
2:14 The phone are water resistant but not dust resistant.
You can see his eyes making a strange face when he say that, like something is not right about that statement.🤣
I mean he was telling bloatware as features.
I mean open your eyes.
Him and Flossy Carter
I love how you talk, from your content to charismatic dialogue this is a great video
I'm so happy you do a lot of reviews of the regular S21! Whenever I search for it, all the ultra reviews come up, but I'm looking at this one!😍
Would love if you did a comparison with the OnePlus 7T (very specific I know, but that's the dilemma I have atm)😇😇
Same here.
I think comparison with Oneplus 8T would make more sense than 7T, S21 crushes 7T in all departments right from refresh rate to having 5G, 5 nm architecture etc.
@goodboy905 as I said it's only because I currently have the 7T and considering the S21 - not because I expect it to happen🤪 a selfish little wish.
But besides the refresh rate and a slightly bigger battery I haven't really been able find an in depth comparison (for non-tech savvy people)😊 camera definitely seems like a downgrade MP-wise, but there are no videos covering it. Most people are doing vids on the ultra.
@@JollyQuilladin cameras will most definitely be better on the s21, megapixels aren't a great indicator of picture quality past like 10 MP. It has a better processor, will probably be a bit better optimized by apps because it's a samsung phone, a better screen (though it has the cutout), etc. It's also about 2 years newer so expect a bit of a boost in software support, along with newer accessories being make for it
@@JollyQuilladin I get your point brother, I was just trying to help you out if you wanted to purchase one 👍
The S21, with a higher refresh rate, larger screen to power and processor that nearly doubles the 765G only uses 1% battery more per hour in your tests. I'd call that a win.
Only in the video replay tests, but mixed usage the Pixel 5 destroys it. Other major reviews give the S21 ok battery life, while the Pixel has been stellar. MKBHD ends the day with 50% still left in the tank on the P5.
@@ssaini5028 But still in the gamig experience S21 crush the Pixel.
@@ssaini5028 to be honest, usually mid range SoC consume less battery
Also, 120hz vs 90hz
@@pencilauyeung4863 but not 120hz at all times, both devices use variable refresh rates. The performance difference day to day between a mid range and top range SOC are indistinguishable.
@@kfx3907 nah Pixel 5 can play every game out there smooth and fast. These are smartphones they are not PC playing CyberPunk at 4K lol
Pixel's ui is just awesome.
The Pixel 5 is not officially available in Switzerland, so I had to go S21. At least I got the ear buds + key-ring for free in the pre-order. Let's see how it will go. I have a Pixel 2 for more than 3 years. Best smartphone I've ever had. Let's see what will think about the S21 as it gets dispatched after the pre-order period.
As you're already in the samsung compound, Opting for Ultra would've made more sense as it would give more performance/ price than regular S21. You would get 1440P screen with better cameras & 5000mah battery for an extra SOT. Also, For the pre order You would get Galaxy buds pro which are the current best from Samsung.
I stick to my pixel 2 over a Samsung.
you've had s21 for a year, so tell us about yiur experience.
@@rizdog5735 I am happy in general. After many years without owning a Samsung, it is noticeable that they improved a lot their android experience. As a side note, I really like DeX. After I finish working, I just connect the phone to my monitor via USB-C and I can enjoy a decent desktop experience. At the moment the downside is the battery. After a bit more than a year it is starting to get weaker.
8:05 durability test right there haha 😂 “hope no one see’s it” yep ur right
Haha oopsie all this reviewers are clumsy
7:56 you can see S21 cracked, close to the camera hole. It broke my heart, lol.
Hahhahahahaha
@@renanbolonha протри свои глаза, это просто грязь
Please start reviewing haptics, I have both and the pixel5 is ahead by miles which really upgrades the experience!
"As appealing as a Brussels sprouts sandwich" can't stop laughing!! 🤣🤣
Underrated sanga lol
I prefer the Pixel 5 for the software experience, but the hardware of S21 is gorgeous!
Yup, less bloatware on the Pixel.
Small correction but I believe the Pixel 5 is IP68. Great video too :D
No mention of the Astrophotography mode on the Pixel. Absolute gamechanger. Got 3 mates to buy a pixel because of it.
8:04 sounds like the poor thing hit like four surfaces on the way down 😂
rumour is it's still falling to this day :)
I am using pixel 5 for 2 months. I also used s8 of s series. I can feel the difference between Samsungs and google. Obviously both provides beast quality but if you want to feel premium with comfort , you should definitely choose pixel.
"Asthmatic guppy" hahaha. You never fail to make us laugh!
1st time seeing one of his videos and dude is hilarious 😂😭
8.10 thanks for the drop test.. U r the only RUclipsr to do it. 😅
I've got the 21 plus think I'm switching to the pixel, I switched from the pixel 2 XL and I miss the software and user experience of the pixel. There's too many features on the Samsung which I don't like
Pixel 2 camera colors better 1000000% than s21 ultra
Honestly i have an unlcoked s21 and pixel 4a 5g, and the samsung software isnt bad at all. It even has useful features that pixels dont like a true one handed mode and stuff. I wass able uninstall whatever little bloat i didnt like. So far so good only drawback is knowing youll have to wait a few months to get big android updates, but thats miles better than how long it used to take before.
just hide the fucking bloatware, simple
While I'm here, you have a lovely smooth photogenic head. Also, the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel is of a superior quality.
Got the s21 violet 2 days ago, this year exynos is really solid, no battery drain in standby, doesn't get hot, and the faster refresh rate is just amazing to look at.
Are you happy with the camera?
@@electrosec I'm not into cameras but pictures are always perfect. S20 and S21 have the same module...but finally Samsung start caring about software. Biggest improvements aren't on paper. This phone is complete, no other words needed.
Darn I'm really disappointed
I had bad experience with Samsung. Just after a year, it not run as smooth anymore. When storage near full, it start lag. So frustrated. Thats why i prefer stock android later on. So smooth, fast af, no lag even though full storage. Just as smooth as IOS.
@@teodorococca9681 i have an iphone 11 should i gtet the s21 over the ultra?
I just want a fast as hell phone with great specs but with a shitty camera. Could not care less about taking photos.
You want the pixel 5 then
Best reviewer around. All the important facts delivered with knowledge AND an good chuckle now and then! Thanks!
I prefer the Pixel. Samsung comes with lots of great features that most people will never use. Much more expensive. Pixel experience is unique.
I've been toying for weeks which phone to get. I've currently had a Pixel 2 for 3 years and loved it, but thought it might be time for a change. I don't want too much of a premium phone, so I've narrowed it down to these 2 phones. I've watched your video and made a 'score' table in a similar fashion to a heavyweight boxing match round by round (obviously this is subjective and only my opinion). The *bold* factors represent the most important ones to me. I've come to following conclusion:
*Cost* - Samsung S21 (8/10), Pixel 5 (10/10)
Appearance, Robustness, Durability - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10)
*Software* - Samsung S21 (8/10), Pixel 5 (10/10)
Screen & Display - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (9/10)
Audio - Samsung S21 (8/5/10), Pixel 5 (8/10)
*Performance* - Samsung 21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10)
Gaming - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10)
*Battery* - Samsung S21 (8/10), Pixel 5 (8.5/10)
*Camera* - Samsung S21 (9/10), Pixel 5 (8/10)
Total Score - Samsung S21 = 77.5. Pixel 5 = 78.5
Therefore, the Pixel 5 wins it for me, especially considering the lower cost, better battery, and, in my opinion, more preferably software.
Great comparison - I'm on a Pixel 3 with the same decisioning.
Watching on my s21plus. Upgraded from s8plus. It's been lovely and great. My best phone by far tho it might not be many ppl's first choice. But I can tell you no one would regret getting a s21 (normal, plus or ultra). Everything is just great and definitely one of the best camera on smartphone out there.
exynos ??
@@Harshit-ox7ky snapdragon :))
@@alwaysmycamera Yeah, the snapdragon model does wonders.
No pixel 5 was harmed in the making of this video
CB: Hold my beer
Why does he look like The Deep from "The Boys" ? ...Great video btw. Subbed!
He doesnt
The pixel 5 is actually not made of Aluminium despite what their marketing says. As per JerryRigEverything's Durability test it was revealed to be a mix of Bio-Resin (Thin Plastic coating) and Aluminium layer underneath. So you feel plastic more so then metal.
I’d definitely switch to Samsung if they weren’t trying to be the next Apple so desperately.
YES.... THIS!
PLEASE MORE!
Their prices always seem like they're competing with Apple for bragging rights 🤔
I'm definitely with you on that. I cannot stand the fact that they mock Apple when Apple takes away features but then they follow the same trend. The hypocrisy is killing me.
@@Erick-fg8ou yet apple use all the hardware of Samsung u can even look it up I don't even have none of these phones because of the cancer fan base especially apple google for me not flashy not blind iphone users getting scammed 😂
I like the symmetrical bezels of the pixel
Look again
It actually has a chin
A good phone in the price bracket is the Sony Xperia 5ii, my 4xl is still going strong and I'll be really interested in next year's phones in the 600-700 quid price bracket, there's loads of competition!
I think the main problem with pixel line in Europe is that it is prohibitively expensive comparing to Samsung. And while Samsung gets regular discounts and promotions pixel does not. Selling point of pixel used to be fast and long update cycles, but Samsung really upped their game it that department so they are equally as good nowadays. Pixel 5 is just not worth it if its only 130 euros cheaper than s21.
3:05 Why is the canner so high? On my Huawei P30 it's much lower.
Can somebody tell me from where he gets this sick af wallpapers
Just installed Android 12 on my Pixel 5... Love Android 12, that's definitely a benefit of having Pixels... updating to new OS before it even comes out.
Actually curious which phone you would pick? While both are awesome, I don't care much for cameras, instead wanting fantastic battery life and a consistently good software experience, so I like the Pixel. However, I had a Pixel 3 which drove me through the roof with the RAM management.
I will prefer the S21 over the pixel. You can always customize both phone to your choice. SAMSUNG gives you more options and features. However, it will be good if you watch comparison about both phone and play around with both at a local store
@Benjamin Owuye Jagun maybe with Android 12, i may consider a pixel. 💪
Samsung provides 3yrs of update too !
I'll believe it when I see it.
3 of security , one to two of actual updates
They'll support it as long as they won't. They don't tell us until they know when they want to stop.
@@pogsee it's TRUE
from the s10 or better
The S21 is a no brainer 4 me! Almost everyone is super into stock Android but I love me a feature packed yet useful and well executed OS.
@Rommel the Cat Wrong. I have a Note 10+ and I love it. Fast despite all the features it has. Stock android boring asf.
@Rommel the Cat I use Google Assistant and Bixby is only optional. Plus, I have a 256GB phone. "Bloatware" doesn't bothe me. My phone still blazing fast and i have never seen any ads on my samsung devices.
@Rommel the Cat lol do your research mate
Only Samsung weather has an ad in it
You clearly never owned a Samsung flagship ...they aren’t ads in the software
The app has a deal with an ad company that’s all
But haters won’t do research and just repeat whatever they hear
Go check tests one UI is faster than stock 😂
Is it just me or design of pixel 5 more simple and aesthetic, compared to s21, but software wise , nah
Software on pixel is way better, smoother and won't lag after a year...that heavy skin on Samsung is bad in the long run, cute but performance not good, even with high spec...I like stock android, closest to iOS
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify The performance on Samsung is pretty good. Let's not act like it's bad, it might not be as good as on the Pixel, but still great.
I need yhis wallpaper!!! Any link?
I just went from a Pixel 3 to a Samsung S21....I now see why people claim iphone experience is so much better. The Pixel is so much better user experience. What the Pixel lineups have lacked in specs they more than make up for in beautiful software experience, superior camera focus and reprocessing on real world images, and useful innovative features. the rear mounted finger print scanner is 100x better than stupid in screen scanner that you never know where it is on the screen if the screen is locked. The tactic feedback of the google finger print scanner means I can have my phone unlocked by the time its out of my pocket and phone facing the right direction. I'd never have gotten the Samsung had T-mobile sold the Pixel 5 and I'm nearly at the point of swapping my sim card back to the Pixel 3. Google, I know you are listening....do not get rid of rear finger print scanner....in glass sensors are all the rage, but they are stupid in practice.
One test not shown is portrait mode with human subjects. I was testing my wife’s 4a vs S21 at the local shop and Pixel crushes in this department!
Pixel's camera software is still top notch, even with a slower processor as the sdm730. No wonder they never changed the camera sensor, and no wonder why there's so many GCam ports for lots of different smartphones.
Can you install the gcam apk on an s21?
@@Honk_Clank nope
G cam is not available to any samsung devices but available on onplus devices
The pixel camera software is so phenomenal, you can add a artificial, repositionable light source to light up your subject AFTER you take the picture🤯 That blows my mind
I just like stock experiences. Gave up on Samsung phones back in 2017 after struggling with my Galaxy S5 with lag everywhere and battery life of 8 hours while my friend who had an iPhone 6 was fine... And I bet that "game booster" does the exact opposite.
I loved my galaxy s5 and the reason was that you could change out the bateery i always had a fresh battery on hand that way when it died I could change it out. unfortunately they nixed that feature after the s5. haven't had one since the s7
'About as appealing as a brussel sprout sandwich'
Hilarious....and i LOVE brussel sprouts. 😂
best comparison video for these phone that I've seen on all of RUclips! Thank you for sharing.
this is an opinion but i think no phone has ever toppled pixel 5 in term of frontal view beauty. look at 2:29 the bezels are so even it looks like there are no bezels at all even if samsung has overall thinner bezels. the uniform bezels are just a thing on its own tbh
Excellent review. I am a huge fan of the stock OS in the Pixel, but the S21 camera features are nice, especially the one with the front and rear camera at the same time. Thanks for doing great work. Loved the jokes. Cheers.
I hope Samsung will improve battery life a bit with future software updates, but for quite similar price (in my country) S21 is FAR superior in most parameters in my opinion.
Pixel 5, price wise. But Samsung Galaxy is nicer looking. But at the end of the day i will stick to my Poco X3. It cost one third the price of the Pixel 5.😊
I went with the s21. No more headaches for me for 5 years with any luck
Goodluck with that finger print reader
@@Mondo_0ne so far my biggest issues been lense protectors lol
Love your reviews, keep up the great work!
Samsung provides 3 years of software update and 5 years of security patch
Yea I remember when they announced that
Your not getting no 5yrs of security updates is 3yrs
@@chrislopez1918 you do get 5 years..
s6 still got last security update last year.
Isn't it 4 years of security patch? 4 or 5?
@@hendrywidyanto115 no galaxy s7 which is 5 years are security patch till date so it's 5 years of security patch
I haven't seen any phones match Google's recent Pixel range when it comes to astrophotography. Very impressive but no doubt not a feature for everyone. Just me then.
Samsung has a pro mode which can be useful for astrophotography
Completely different markets who are going to be buying each of these devices. People are going to buy the Pixel because it's straight from Google. Not because they care about gaming performance. Guarantee that the Pixel likely has better battery life than the Samsung.
WOW, at 1:20 the new scene triggered a weird glitch on my laptop where the volume went very low, then increased and increased right up to clipping its guts out!!!! The master volume didnt change though.
I fast forward and its normal again, I rewind to that point and it does it again!! So weird!!
*_Request_* : please Do battery drain test for both these s21 vs pixel 5
Here again i can't afford non of them but still watching hopelessly. 😂
lool you just like me😅😅
@@shantelbarbie9055 lmao
Physical fingerprint scanner is more accurate in some case, correct, but what you didn't mention is that moisture and water will render that technology useless, while ultrasonic will work perfectly fine.
I prefer the Google Pixels because of the OS. I hate the "forced" apps that come on the Samsung Phones. Plus, in my opinion, nothing takes a better photo then the Pixel phones do. However, I have the S21 only because I received a better deal when I upgraded this past week. So it's back to Samsung for me.
For most people I would say S21
But as I am a pure Android fan and a sucker for Google's exclusive features I would go for the Pixel 5
I'd take the pixel any day. Smaller phones are hard to come by nowadays and I've got pretty small hands
The S21 is really easy to handle thanks to it being so narrow
@@Toyeboy89 Not if you wanna be able to reach anywhere near the top of the screen with one hand. Apps like Discord and many more will often require you to reach the top. It is way too tall...
@@tronic2007 sounds like you need iPhone 12 mini then
@@Toyeboy89 ?? I'm more than happy with my S10e. I didn't say I wanted something that small, I just want something that isn't so tall because more tall space is not something I will ever need. 6.0inches and not taller than a Pixel 5 is the perfect size for a phone for me.
@@tronic2007 oh that's good, I'm sure Samsung will copy Apple soon with a mini of their own.
Hi mate, love your reviews. Will you be doing a review of the tab7 se?
Coming from a s7 with QHD resolution I can say the difference in crispiness is really noticable. I would take QHD 60hz over 1080p 120hz any day. Hell I would even trade my s21 8g of ram with 4 GB of RAM and an old 765 Snapdragon without 5g if it meant getting QHD back at 60 Hz. You only really notice the 120hz when scrolling In the main menu (which you only really spend 5% of your time on your phone), in most apps 120hz is not that significant, so although 120hz is nice to have i really donc find it to be that significant. I went In the settings to set a 60hz refresh to save on battery life. All the other cuts Samsung made on the s21 I can happily live with but lowering that QHD res was a big mistake in my opinion.
Samsung too supports 3 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates for it's flagship and even A series phones.
@Benjamin Owuye Jagun are you dumb or something my dude! Before commenting you should've researched for the same.
@Benjamin Owuye Jagun yeah I can see how much research you have done. S10 series was never said to have the newer OS update policy that the S20 series and later were said to have. Heck even new A series phones are said to have the same 3 year OS and 4 year security update policy! Maybe you don't know but google too is working on 5 years of OS update policy for its next phones as samsung has already matched them.
My iPhone 11 which is 1.5 yrs old has a Geekbench cpu score of 1334 single core and 2986 dual core. It does say something about the A13 Bionic chip and a lot about exynos chipset. 🙂
your desktop wallpapers are always sick. Links?
I hate this trend of smartphones getting bigger and bigger. Therfore, I really like the relatively compact size of the Pixel 5. Plus its stock Android and front camera punch hole in the left corner (looks better to me). But the S21 has a much better overall design in my opinion and obviously better speakers and far superior performance. Despite the size and higher price, I would be probably going for the S21.
Samsung actually guarantees 4 years of support on Galaxy phones starting with the S10 line. One of the reasons why I bought an S21 (the other being its 600$ price tag during Amazon Prime Day). I'm really loving the phone minus its battery life. I wish Samsung offered the similar form factor (maybe with a little added thickness) but with a 4500mAh battery instead.
Where you from download wallpaper..sugesst me app
Great video , can you compare samsung galaxy s21 vs sony xperia 5ii ?
very helpful video, thank you!!
My first smartphone was a samsung phone and I'll be frank, it was likely defective as it refused to
- Make Calls
- Send Messages
- Open Apps
- Save Settings
- Save Photos
- Take Photos
- Connect to the internet
- And more!
But it was excellent at
- randomly using its recovery feature to jump back months
So since like 2013 I swore off samsung but tommorow, I'm replacing my LG V30+ with the Samsung Galaxy S21 seeing how many improvements they've made.
Just got the Samsung Galaxy S21 5g 256gb thanks to your comparison. With a code, got 75 euros discount on this version. Just hope someone will review some of the camera options.
Just bought the S21 5g a few days ago. The camera creates blown out, oversaturated images imo, especially greens. Shotting a raw looking image is impossible. If you want super punched, artificial colors, Samsung has you covered. The video is amazing, but again, overly saturated. Also made people look red. The hubs looked like he had a sunburn no matter what mode, indoor or outdoor. Also, battery drains very quickly. Can't get a full day out of it. I wouldn't recommend it for the price. I'm returning it today. I was really hoping that a phone that costs over $699 should perform better.
This is the first Samsung that has made me interested,
But the Samsung OS still is just so shit to me. There are so many redundant features and wasted dev time into things that could easily be scrapped for base android features. I would gladly pay MORE for a Samsung with base android OS.
I'm going with the Pixel 5 this time. It's a solid upgrade from my Pixel 3, which really I could go with for another year easily.
I would happily take a Samsung phone with an Android One program.
On every video of yours, i see on your Phone an anime wallpaper, thats why i am subscribing you and i also liked the Video😍
What app do you use for wallpapers
I clicked for the Phone Wallpaper, I Want it!!
Never been this early :) loving the content
He's the gem of the interwebs.
One day I'll be rich to own Samsung expensive phones now I am using s7ege
Are you from the US or european country? If yes I can not imagine how you or your parents can not afford it
@@АлексейЗахаров-л6п I from Africa bro
I have been a Samsung customers since the S6. When I upgraded my S10 to the S20 I was very disappointed with its latest phone, in particular with the S20 camera. It's really bad! Download the photos on your computer and you will what I mean. I bought a Píxel 5 last week and the camera it's outstanding. Same quality as the ones from my wife's iPhone 12.
I need that wallpaper :(
I always like your wallpapers 😁 please share link to download
Top review pal 👍
“Snapdragon Exynos 2100 chipset”
I caught that too 😂
Pixel for sure 👍🏻👊🏻
2:43 broo the Sage Pixel 5 is just amazingly good looking and eye-catching
Thech spurt . I love your videos, please keep posting
*Pixel 5 is not a flagship phone you silly! It's a mid range phone.*
What camera are you using for this review? it is hunting quite heavily for some reason
Samsung confirmed 3 years security and OS updates, same as Google!!! 😄Great reviews
11:15 battery test
What is that wallpaper? its amazing!
According to samsung my note 10+ will get updates for 3 years. So far ive gotten one every month for 13 months!! This goes for all samsung phones as far as i know.
Pretty sure majority of their mid to lower tier device's are on a quarterly security patch regiment not monthly.
@@elky1964 yeah but s21 isn’t mid to lower tier
It’ll get software update for 3 years
And security update for 4
@@damifash758 Not disputing they won't just ain't counting our chicken's before they hatch as Samsung hasn't yet proven they'll adhere to that regiment... The Galaxy GS7 & Edge are the first two Samsung flagships that saw like 4-years worth of security patch support which in-itself was a positive. But yeah, still a ways to go before we know if Samsung's NEW committent actually becomes reality.
10:00 what game is that?
I think im gonna have to wait until samsung releases a phone with that amd gpu 😂
Yes
Don't trust Samsung with gpu 😂
Mate, your gmail account appers a couple of times in video, take care¡¡
Galaxy s21 offers a more complete package. Already pre-ordered one for my wife.
@Chloe Clarke pink. It's her favorite color
This is the comparison I've been waiting to see. As a Pixel 3 user looking to upgrade, I really wasn't impressed with the Pixel 5 when it was released. My guess is is currently on the day to day the Pixel 5 is just fine but the S21 seems more future proof. But I did want to see how the S21 camera compares to the Pixel's. I've been spoiled by my Pixel's camera I think for too long. And thanks to Covid and lockdown life, I started to actual play more graphically intensive games like COD mobile vs more casual games, which I didn't really do before. And honestly my Pixel 3 can struggle at times even with me playing with medium graphics settings. Having also played COD mobile a few times on an S20 Ultra is actually what got me thinking of maybe upgrading my phone, because in most other ways my P3 still performs acceptably. But I noticed those more intensive games are no longer something this phone performs well with. The P5 with the SD 765 chip just doesn't seem like a major upgrade although many say it seems to be fine, I suspect that may not be true within a year. And the other sad thing is Android flagships are mostly all "ginormous" and wanting a pocketable friendly phone limits your options. I really would love to see OnePlus make a Pixel 5 sized phone because I tend to like closer to stock Android. But it seems like Samsung has made improvements on the software side where it's not as big of an issue as it used to be in the past, so I'm really considering this S21.
ugh... i was interested in the Google Pixel 5 but as soon as i see the finger scanner is on the back, i changed my mind. I've had a nightmare with the scanner on the back with the Samsung S8, especially when I put a phone case on.
I have a Pixel 3 and the scanner on the back works perfectly every time. The only annoying thing is getting to it when it is in the car charger/holder. Pressing on the screen looks like a great idea. So although I like the Pixel software, I think the slightly larger screen and front different scanner puts the Samsung slightly ahead.