I wish the Pixel had the zoom. I use my s21 ultra all the time to read food truck menus from back of the line

@adyady3099

2 жыл бұрын

pixel zoom looks better because of better sensor and better sofware, look at huawei, they went from 10x optical to 3.5x and their zoom photos at 10x still look better than samsung's , quality over quantity

@Wavieraxe

2 жыл бұрын

How long is that line where 20x zoom isn't good enough? 😂

@adyady3099

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wavieraxe its 10x pictures look better than samsung's and they look from 4x all the way up to 10x unlike samsung where between zoom ranges it looks bad. Also if the light is not plenty samsung's quality declines a lot on zoom

Don’t forget the ultra had a few updates to the camera before it was good….pixel will do the same.

@Mywifesays

2 жыл бұрын

I wish there would've been an example of photos with motion...the S21 Ultra is fantastic unless something is moving in the frame. So much blur.

@Mywifesays

2 жыл бұрын

@Nate Dog I know, but Samsung still hasn't figured it out after 8 months of updates. Pictures with animals or young kids? Pretty mediocre on the S21 Ultra. Burst mode is the only kind of workaround.

@Mywifesays

2 жыл бұрын

@Nate Dog Cool. The S21 Ultra does poorly with only slight motion. I haven't had a camera phone struggle as badly as it does in those situations in quite a while. Unfortunately with small kids and pets, that's the situation you're usually in. That's all I was getting at.

I love my s21 ultra love my camera and display this phone is amazing 👏

@vucko97

2 жыл бұрын

i have it but the battery runs out fast and i have all the optimizations

@kylewright2244

2 жыл бұрын

@@vucko97 my 21 ultra last me all day even playing games

@kylewright2244

2 жыл бұрын

@@sailorjupiter1963 must have a bad device who knows

@Wavieraxe

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylewright2244 depends on the chip both devices are running. Exynos 2100 is not as capable as the Snapdragon and is known for overheating issues and battery drain.

@kylewright2244

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wavieraxe I got snapdragon

I would wait for google software updates to have a better comparison.

Nice comparison. Two topics not touched on were lens distortion and dynamic range. I think the Galaxy wins on distortion, but I was very much impressed by the dynamic range shown by the Pixel. These are pretty much down to matter of taste when it comes to differences, in my opinion. If you care to, Sakitech, a comparison of the manual modes and built-in editing software would be super helpful as well. Thanks!

Amazing! I like the versatility of the S21 Ultra, but the picture processing on the Pixel is stellar! Can you compare rear portrait mode in good and low light, and also low light video in a follow-up vid? It would be great!

I'm a google fan since the first Nexus, used every single Pixels and last month I decided to upgrade my Pixel 5 and got a S21 Ultra. I had a hard time getting used to Samsung software, last week I went to Best Buy to try the Pixel 6 Pro and compare both cameras, I love Wild life pictures thus S21 Ultra is a much better fit for my use, I just wish Pixel had a 10x zoom camera like Samsung does

@25eazi

2 жыл бұрын

I have the s21 ultra as well. The zoom is cool. Never use 100x zoom. But I also have a mirrowless camera. Also 4x zoom Google use should be better then 10x zoom on s21 at 10x. The reason the p50 had the better zoom using 3.5x zoom, safe technology. Don't let the numbers fool ya

@brunopaynebarbosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@25eazi unfortunately it's not, I tried the Pixel Pro at Best buy, S21 was considerably better

@25eazi

2 жыл бұрын

@@brunopaynebarbosa I watched a video and the 20 times was actually better. I'll test myself soon being I have the s21 ultra now. I pre-ordered the pixel 6 pro on launch day. I might make a video. I have a 4xl as well. It performs as consistent sometime better the the s21. S21 has better battery but better experience is on the 4xl

@glo10kazaka

2 жыл бұрын

But the digital 10x zoom on Pixel looks cleaner than the 10x optical zoom lens on the S21U.

@brunopaynebarbosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@glo10kazaka it does not, and if it does it's just image processing, it lacks focusing and depth

The Pixel 6 was way sharper and true to life on the Sunoco sign. To me it clearly won on that one.

S21 starting to lag in certain areas but that's to be expected after 3/4 of a year after release. The S22 Ultra is gonna wipe the floor with the competition though.

@jaex9617

2 жыл бұрын

It'll be okay, but I'm waiting for the S25. That one's going to kick some serious bootay.

@matteogamba3236

2 жыл бұрын

Nah Samsung shit processing ruins all the "monster" hardware it has 🤣🤣. Believe me I had a Samsung the photos were always so blurry with few details everything was just brightened up as hell.

@silent7878

2 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going to get it when I finish paying off my s21 ultra

@hanryhenry6612

2 жыл бұрын

Iphone 5s never lags, but that’s ok , because iphone is the best

@biggiesmalls7939

2 жыл бұрын

@@matteogamba3236 lol idk what you're talking about. There's a reason almost every tech reviewer says the S21Ultra is a solid camera. I haven't had a single "blurry photo with few details", and I have over a thousand photos and videos.

Hey saki, can the pixel switch lenses during 1080 60 fps recording?

What were the HDR settings for each phone? You mentioned th Pixel had better colorization a few times but in those instances to me the differences looked more to be the result of HDR then color reproduction.

Great comparison. 🔥

Great review. Thank you. I think I'll be going with the Pixel as it will be perfectly suited to my kind of reviews.

Hey Saki, do you recommend a stylus for the pixel 6 pro? I just bought the pro with 256 GB. Previously I used the note phones since Note 2. Thanks for your great videos.

@cameronbosch1213

2 жыл бұрын

Only passive styli work.

I knew something missing.. No Awesome intro to your video...

Depends on the situation. Can't go wrong either way! I wanted the Pixel to stomp on the Ultra lol but camera quality is getting too tight now between flagship smartphones

@damifash758

2 жыл бұрын

Tbh for around the same price now The s21ulta seems a better deal

@AllLove0307

2 жыл бұрын

@@damifash758 you can't go wrong. If probably go pixel 6 for the better value but the Pro is enticing. While the S21 Ultra is better in some respects, the S22 is around the corner!

@AllLove0307

2 жыл бұрын

@jūn yeah man. The Pixel phones still take great shots and one thing I enjoy on pixel is that extremely low shutter lag when taking shots. It does all the processing afterwards so it doesn't feel like I am missing out on an opportunity for a good pic. The portraits to me will be superior on Pixel but man the gap has closed or close to it. I am excited to see what Google does next time as this is the right step it needs to take. For it's A-line, it should probably stay in the 400 or lower price tag and be no bigger than 6 inches for those who want a smaller device. What do you think?

@AllLove0307

2 жыл бұрын

@jūn now I've always been a fan of big phones because I consume a lot of media, but right now I have a Pixel 4a and it's just way more easy to use lol. I think 6.4 is a sweet spot for me which is why I'm considering the Pixel 6, but the extra specs in that 6 Pro and Quad HD are enticing. The way that manufacturers are pushing out quality 1080p panels though is amazing

Great comparison video.

Great video i have the s21 ultra exonys version. Hope they will trim the camera more to low light video.

I feel that the Pixel mics create a little more realistic tone. The s21 is slightly louder for the same input which would lead many to believe it's "better". Both are decent

The million dollar question is which color and sound is more life like?

@williaamlarsson

2 жыл бұрын

Idk for sure, but the Pixel looks too warm for a "life like" photo in many scenarios. Neither is focused on absolute realism though

@RennieAsh

2 жыл бұрын

I find the Pixel sounds more realistic to my ears. Slightly lower volume but quality > volume.

Too early! Great video Saki

S21 wins this hands down but for the price range I'm very impressed with the pixels cam

Great camera comparison man!

Pixel 6 Pro use Sensor Samsung ISOCELL GN1 S21 Ultra use Sensor Isocell HM3

@davidcassoday5932

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much better the pixel Pro would have been with the GN2

@anonymousperson5441

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidcassoday5932 nearly one inch sensor 😍

Your S21 Ultra is snadragon or exynos ?

S21 ultra is best

Pixel's color reproduction is leaning more on the warm look, the S21 Ultra more on the cool look, to which both can be changed in Adobe Lightroom mobile version

Saki settled it: the Pixel is not the dominant camera phone it's hyped to be. It's basically caught up to an eight-month-old phone. 🤔

@myfakeguuglaccount8307

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmineAlgerienProd Oh yes. The Pixel can once again hang with Samsung, Sony, and Apple, but it's not beating them. And the first battery comparison video I've seen shows the Pixel dying first against the S21 Ultra and iPhone 13. It's a great phone, considering the price, but then again: who pays retail price for an S21?

Creative blur xD It's just a slower shutter speed :P Any camera/phone with adjustable shutter speed can do that. Awesome video tho! :)

don't have to see another video.. great comparison

So glad I didn't sell my s21 ultra to buy the pixel. Lucky I waited for the reviews.

Great comparison. They both have there strengths and there weaknesses. On the front camera of the pixel 6pro it made you look to yellow, we're as the s21 ultra looked more realistic. Can you do a video on what pixel can and can't do compared to the s21 ultra. Like does the pixel 6pro have dex? How's multitasking on both. And so on. Oh does the pixel have anything like good lock, to major customize your phone? Thank you.

(When zoomed)Google's detail of the wall is better. Samsung has better detail on text

A lot of people making the mistake of comparing the pixels price to the Samsung's RRP price of 1200. Truth is you can get an S21 Ultra now for slightly cheaper than a 6 Pro now.

I recognize that Septa bridge in your video from anywhere.

Does the pixel have raw mode in pictures?

nice video competition fantastic

Thank you so much. Know I can make a more educated decision

Correction* that aint a leaf. Its a seed modified for distant dispersal.@1:00

The pixel looks clearer in many shots

S21 ultra 💕

THANKS SO MUCH

Glad i didn't wait for the 6 pro. Swappa has s21ultras for less and it's just as good if not better in some areas

@jeremybenson5090

2 жыл бұрын

November Samsung known every year for slashing prices

@jeremybenson5090

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how Google would be. When Samsung goes back down to 800 this November. Im going with them

saki s21 ultra snapdragon or exynos?

will the Pixel pro be S pen compatible?

I think you should do a pixel 6 vs pixel 5 photo comparison! .... I think I may just hold onto my pixel 5. Most of the bells and whistles came along with android 12.

I'd give up the telephoto lens and all the gimmics for a recording camera module with dedicated optimizations

what thee effin hell that zoom... these little machines can do really amazing things nowadays

I am using pixel 2xl ever since launched and don't regret a bit .. next phone will be 6 pro for sure just waiting for it to launch in my country

@Sunny-iq6hm

2 жыл бұрын

I've been using pixel 2xl also! Just ordered the 6 pro for the zoom feature. I like photographing our backyard birds, and am hoping to get great pictures.

@darekarsandeep12345

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunny-iq6hm let me know the result please

@Sunny-iq6hm

2 жыл бұрын

@@darekarsandeep12345 yes, indeed I will! Won't be arriving until at least mid January.

6:40 it looks weird that the sky is flickering on the pixel 6 pro

The gas station night mode sign looks better in pixel. The Sunoco sign is a little over exposed, but look at the numbers and lettering, and the Kerosene part. I'd rather have more grain and superior detail, than no grain and far less detail. But, that could just be me because of what info for a living.

@YgorCortes

2 жыл бұрын

The overexposed highlights killed it for me unfortunately.

@JudahMaccabee_

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, it's way over-exposed and letters definitely looks sharper on the S21

@Erick-ue6fh

2 жыл бұрын

@@JudahMaccabee_ you are ignoring how everything other than the large sign is more detailed on the pixel. If you point out the over-exposed Sunoco sign, then point out that every red LED on the sign is blown out on the s21. Look, I keep the note 20 ultra, s21 ultra and now the pixel with me every single day. Sunny let Sakk Tell you what you are seeing, look at it yourself. The fact is, although pixel had more noise, on the black, it is preserving way more detail, while Samsung the 21 is simply smoothing out the grain, but providing a less detailed shot overall.

@JudahMaccabee_

2 жыл бұрын

@@Erick-ue6fh Do you find this being consistent across all picture scenarios? Pixel 6 pro consistently better photos than s21 ultra?

@Erick-ue6fh

2 жыл бұрын

@@JudahMaccabee_ no. I won't lie and say that they are always better. Generally I prefer the Samsung night shots plus they are faster. I would actually say unless I prop the pixel to be completely still, then it's in favor of the s21 55-60% of the time. Well light night pictures are 50/50 as far as aesthetics, but the pixel tends to have more detail about 85 to 90% of the time and when it comes to day shots from the main camera, no zoom then I would say that's rock solid in favor the pixel. The day one update fixed a lot of the issues that the pre-release pixel was being reported to have in the early reviews. This isn't a knock on Samsung at all. They still make the best selling phones in the world for a reason.

Also you cannot record 4k 60 from front, ultrawide and zoom lenses on pixel 6 pro

Does the Samsung phone have any type of "motion" mode in the camera? With my huawei I love taking smooth/star trails type photos, esp for lightning storms, but will the Samsung have any of those modes?

@justinkitchur1443

2 жыл бұрын

I have some crazy lightning photos if anyone wants to see them.

Thanks for making this excellent video! You are great at reviewing technology and expressing what we want to know

Pixel for video....s21 for zoomed pics.....pixel for standards and portraits

Thank you for the excellent video! By the way, I got my s21 ultra for $880 brand new.

Hello nice video , please change the video title to google pixel 6 ( 6 pro )

That zoom seals the deal for...they're both great phones but man that macro and zoom not to mention the mic during videos are worth that prize tag. That blurring effect especially with people in motion doesn't always turn out right, maybe Google can tweak that with software. Like if you have your subject running in a crowd it gets confused and blurs part of your subject too. The Galaxy may be pricier but it also comes with pen support.....there is a reason for the higher price tag, Lastly that night mode....I always had a problem with the Pixel making ti seem like daytime. BTW who on earth wants to take pics in pitch black darkness....I don't get it.

@RennieAsh

2 жыл бұрын

Taking photos in super low light is great. You can easily edit a bright night mode photo to become darker. Not always so if it's already dark. Samsung isn't the strongest in low light. The Pixel mic sounded a little better to me tbh (louder doesn't always mean better) Lack of macro ,less ultrawide and less zoom is not in Pixel's favour. They also need to work a little on processing as I believe they can do much better than this. Samsung has good flexibility

@cathytai

2 жыл бұрын

@@RennieAsh Agree. Wish I had found out before I bought one. :- (

In germany, the Pixel 6 Pro is at 899€ and the S21 Ultra (both 128GB) 940€, so not a big difference.

6:42 the clarity is remarkably better on the pixel.

You nailed it overall, but when it comes to selfie camera S21 Ultra is better than Pixel 6 Pro.

I was going to get the Pixel 6 Pro. Now I am not so sure.

Camera is not only the total package.

Need that note 20 side by side the pixel 6 pro

Sak....at least YOU could have shown the manual mode ( or Pro mode) of these phones. Talking about cameras i dont understand why nobody does . Photographers are looking at those phones and 90% of the time we'd use manual mode. Also the video pro mode of the Samsung is pretty amazing .

@mehshutup3041

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, if you bother yourself to use pro mode might as well use real cameras. Phone cameras are focused for point and shoot.

@SuperMassara

2 жыл бұрын

@@mehshutup3041 kid....I use Hasselblad X1D for serious stuff. Don't worry.

Can't wait til my pixel 6 pro comes

What is the price of pixel 6 pro in japan

Your video was spot on and excellent as always. I just have one thing to add the pixel selfie camera. 11.1 megapixel is a fixed focus which comes out fuzzy and the S21 Ultra is a 40 megapixel autofocus which is sharp as hell. I think hands down the S21 kills the pixel in the selfie camera area. I don't know why Google keeps using a fixed focus selfie lens when obviously dual pixel autofocus is a lot better.

You, like every other reviewer, dive deep into these camera comparisons. Really good stuff to see. However, if you're so into the details of the cameras (as I am) then it dumbfounds me to see all you guys completely omit the most important feature of the camera. The RAW capture. RAW capture is the ONLY thing photographers care about with these cameras. Why do you ignore this? I happen to be considering either the Pixel 6 Pro or the Samsung S21 Ultra, and your video like all others are useless to me because you say nothing about the RAW files, like what are the file sizes, etc...

The ultra wide on the pixel has terrible purple fringing.

If you actually buy a carrier version of the pixel it is actually more expensive than listed because the cheap pixel is missing millimeter wave so meaning you won't get true 5G

Pixel 6 pro vs Huawei p50 Pro most requested comparison video!

I think they were very close. One reason I like s21 ultra, is that it can do so much more than pixel, and I think pixel is just plain ugly. Plus, I bought the original pixel because I got caught up in the hype and learned the first day what a ripoff it was. I'm not saying that this pixel is a rip off, but once is enough for me. Just my opinion.

@THE202

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr, the ui itself lags behind Samsung's OneUI.

@RennieAsh

2 жыл бұрын

@@THE202 I dislike Samsung's stock icons though. Ew. I guess it's changeable

You never addressed the selfie camera on the pixel 6 pro at night or low light. I had both and the front facing camera absolutely blows....

Every company is too close in abilities. It's really coming down to bare bones Android, feature packed Samsung, easy to use but limited Apple.

each n every reviewer, busy with camera, speed test or battery but fact is people more prone to use a brand due to its software package

prefer the pixel overall.....shame that the ultra wide is not so ultra wide on the pixel

I'm from Brazil,so my s21 ultra has the exynos 2100 (16 gigs /512 ) I'm enjoying it so much!

@Twizzforsberg

2 жыл бұрын

Sweden have exonys to. I have 12/256 the 512 have been out of stock whole summer

So i've been using Samsungs for 10+ years, Take good care and never drop my phone but my note lost its wireless charging for the second time, sammy fixed it once, now the wire charging is going, its only 2 years old. my last note had phone connection problems too. would like to get a new phone cause i want one not cause i need one. thinking the Pixel will be more reliable. yes?

The million dollar question is, do you like your skin green or red?

@JasonChowTV

2 жыл бұрын

he look better on samsung. on pixel he just look like an indian, on samsung he look like a kpop star

At the "Video Footage Comparison" (5:25) - which is S21 Ultra and which is Pixel 6 Pro?

google pixel 6 pro selfie video is a deal breaker. the quality is so bad plus so much noise just look at the black tshirt. im glad ultra won this battle because i bought ultra not knowing pixel pro 6 lauching. now i dont feel regret anymore

What is that ''red blurry mess'' on pixel front cam video...that just looks bad!

Personally i like s21 photos But pixel has alot of new features that i like to see in samsung tools 🤨

Where is the real test? Low-light. Interior shots

I just ordered the s21 ultra as a trade in

My 6 Pro arrives today, pity no macro, overall the pixel is great. I’ll be happy with it and I don’t like Samsung phones all mine had issues so put off. Who used 100X I wouldn’t anyway. Cheers from UK 🇬🇧 👌🏻👍🏻🙂

@user-qc6gv3dx1t

2 жыл бұрын

You can use the 4 times optical zoom anyway and stable hands for sharper image, cheers

@cathytai

2 жыл бұрын

I would use the macro/close-up/enlarge to shoot the kind of photos I love to shoot, crisp, detailed bug shots of teeny insect life. Alas I just bought a Pixel 6 Pro and it does not work t at all for this kind of photography. Guess I have to go through the hassle of returning h=this and waiting for the Sam Gal 22, or something. Recommendations, anyone?

I prefer the color science of the Pixel.

Why do you always sound bias toward Samsung.

@RennieAsh

2 жыл бұрын

Because people have preferences, and that can also lead to people perceiving others as having a bias towards something

Bro photos in samsung hand off beats pixel but price is a big barrier☹

Is the mobile phone worth five years? Can it be used for more than five years?

Great camera comparison... Love this one

why not 4k video ? no sense

Pixel all day every day

@cathytai

2 жыл бұрын

Why? I just got one, and it's nice except no macro/close-up lens. Can't get in close to focus. Overall I like the phone fine, the the entire reason I tried it was for nature photography and these close ups are neither close enough nor sharp enough and there is no way to change camera settings to manual setting that I can find.

@danfox9110

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathytai I take it all back just returned my pixel after numerous problems,network disconnection ,phone gets real hot, fingerprint reader was useless and battery is shocking

s pen alone is worth the price difference

It's gonna be the pixel 6 pro for me

Pixel software always has the same problem when it comes to post photo fixes. The photo looks amazing at face value, until you start looking at any specific area, or even zooming the photo in just 5-10%. Edge blue, hue issues, and forget any photo where there's a light source in your shot. Google dropped the ball. Personally, I'm happy that the Pixel isn't a clear winner vs Samsung or Apple, because I'm already plagued by the curved screens on my phones, I don't want to switch to another phone with a curve lol. I've considered switching to Apple just to get away from it, but not until Apple does something about that hideous notch!

After the terrible, £1200, Note10+, I am moving away from Samsung and got myself the Pixel 6Pro. Amazing phone, standing next to and challenging the big dogs at 2/3 of their price.

S21 ultra is 1000 not 1200, they dropped the price

@justinsturgeon7589

2 жыл бұрын

The Samsung app still shows the S21 Ultra at $1200. I haven't seen a price drop on it yet.

@RennieAsh

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinsturgeon7589 Some stores may have sales.

@justinsturgeon7589

2 жыл бұрын

@@RennieAsh I am investigating that. Lol. If I can find the S21's marked down, I'll cancel my Pixel order. Would be a hell of a deal to get them marked down.

I've used Samsung devices for years and find that they always oversaturate the photos. The big difference I see between these 2, is the Pixel has WAY better dynamic range over the S21 Ultra. This is a far better "feature" than being able to zoom in 100x. (I'm waiting for my Pixel 6P to ship)

@wj427

2 жыл бұрын

Yet anyone who cares about having the best picture ALWAYS uses post photo editing software.

@davidcassoday5932

2 жыл бұрын

I agree about the HDR

@cw1161

2 жыл бұрын

The hdr is unrealistic

@davidcassoday5932

2 жыл бұрын

@@cw1161 unrealistic as in "not real" or "very good"

@cw1161

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidcassoday5932 to proceesed