Google Pixel 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21: Which is the best Android phone?
(Android Central)

A new challenger Google Pixel 6 $599 at Amazon $599 at Best Buy Pros Google Tensor-powered AI tools Software/security updates through Android 16/2026 Larger display Striking, colorful design with glass back Significantly cheaper Incredible main camera performance Cons Only 90Hz refresh rate No telephoto lens Thicker bezels Limited availability internationally The Pixel 6 represents the future of smartphones. Not only is it the first flagship-quality Pixel in years, but it also has lightning-fast Assistant commands thanks to AI upgrades with its Google Tensor chipset. Plus, its camera quality makes leaps and bounds over the competition. The current Android king Samsung Galaxy S21 $800 at Samsung $800 at Best Buy Pros AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate Snapdragon 888 performance 64MP telephoto lens with 3X Space Zoom Popular One UI software Four years of security updates Cons Only supported through Android 14 Slightly smaller display Cheaper plasti...