In 2022, affording a premium smartphone does not mean shedding an organ, even if it is superfluous. It also doesn't mean they're available to everyone. Count between 650 and 800 euros, a budget below the 1000 euro mark but nevertheless substantial.

Among the best offers of the moment, Samsung and Google are doing well with the Galaxy S21 FE for the first and the Pixel 6 for the second.

By consulting the data sheets, we see that the two smartphones have many similarities, so some consumers will hesitate a long time before making their choice.

To support you in your decision-making, we have therefore concocted a comparison between the Galaxy S11 FE and the Pixel 6. You are welcome, that makes us happy.

Summary

Galaxy S21 FE vs Pixel 6: The prices

If they are both positioned as affordable premium smartphones, the Galaxy S21 FE and the Pixel 6 are not offered at the same price.

The Samsung model starts at 759 euros (6/128 GB), that of Google at 649 euros (6/128 GB). A not insignificant difference of 110 euros since it allows you to choose between saving a lot of money or equipping yourself with accessories such as wireless headphones for example.

Then there is the question of value for money. In this little game, the two models are equal. As you will see in this comparison, Samsung and Google devices are technically very close.

Galaxy S21 FE vs Pixel 6: Which has the better screen?

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The screens of the Galaxy S21 FE and Pixel 6 do not differ in size. Both have a diagonal of 6.4'' with a punched panel.

The screen technology used is also the same. The two manufacturers have chosen AMOLED, an essential in this price segment, with Full HD+ definition.

The only technical criterion that could weigh the scales is the refresh rate. It peaks at 90 Hz on the Pixel 6 while the Galaxy S21 FE reaches 120 Hz. In both cases, the frequency is adaptive to limit energy consumption.

If in use the difference in fluidity will not be visible, it is clear that Samsung has made a little extra effort.

Victory Galaxy S21 FE

Performance and interface: two schools

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With the Pixel 6, Google inaugurated its first in-house chip called Google Tensor. Like Apple, the American therefore controls the heart of his smartphone from A to Z. A significant asset for optimization.

Admittedly, the performance differences with the Snapdragon 888 of the Galaxy S21 FE will not be noticeable in use. On the other hand, this optimization of the chip makes it possible to better control energy consumption, a weak point of Samsung smartphones compared to competitors.

On the interface side, the two brands adopt two philosophies. With One UI 4, Samsung chooses to impress with a large number of customization settings, a significantly redesigned interface compared to the basic version of Android, and a lot of pre-installed applications.

None of this at Google, which is banking on a cleaner, more fluid interface, with a practical but not bulky Pixel Launcher.

It will be added that Pixel smartphones receive new Android updates first. Although Samsung is responsive, it does not reach the level of the creator of Android. Logic.

Victory Pixel 6

Camera: three against two

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On the photo side, Samsung and Google are again adopting two very different strategies. The Korean multiplies the sensors to bring more versatility to its Galaxy S21 FE.

His new smartphone therefore has a triple sensor consisting of a wide-angle, an ultra-wide-angle and a telephoto lens. The manufacturer has particularly highlighted the Space Zoom function allowing you to perform 30x hybrid zoom.

At Google, algorithms are king. The Pixel 6 must therefore be satisfied with two sensors with a wide-angle and an ultra-wide-angle, the telephoto lens being reserved for the Pixel 6 Pro.

The Pixel 6 is therefore less versatile than its competitor, but it makes up for it with the power of its digital processing and the quality of its photos. The Pixel 6 is among the top five smartphones of the year in this field, which is not the case for the Galaxy S21 FE.

Victory Pixel 6

Autonomy and charging

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We will be careful not to comment on the autonomy of the Galaxy S21 FE before completing our test. On the other hand, we can say that Samsung is struggling to rise among the references in this area, especially when its smartphones feature high-end processors.

Google was also not among the good students in the field of autonomy, to say the least. The last generation was even part of the dunces.

The integration of the Google Tensor chip has made it possible to optimize all this, so the Pixel 6 ranks among the best students in terms of autonomy.

On the charging side, the two smartphones have the complete trio of fast, wireless and reverse charging.

Equality

Galaxy S21 FE vs Pixel 6: which one to buy?

Some will say that we have not addressed the design part of these two products. This is a choice on our part since we believe that aesthetics is everyone's business. Also, some will prefer the Galaxy S21 FE, others the Pixel 6. Remember that both models are elegant, pleasant in the hand and have an excellent quality finish.

For the rest, the Pixel 6 stands out in our opinion as the better smartphone of the two. The Galaxy S21 FE does not demerit and is very complete for an attractive price. Still, the price of the Pixel 6 is even more aggressive.

For 110 euros less, we therefore offer ourselves a very complete smartphone, well optimized, with a particularly neat experience.

We said it during our test of the Pixel 6, the latest smartphones from Google are undoubtedly the best smartphones in the Android universe. And this Galaxy S21 FE, although very convincing, will not dethrone them.