OPPO A5 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
25.3Performance34.4
45.2Display49.1
29Camera40.8
60Battery36.9
76Features78.7
7 spec wins — OPPO A5 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and performance (+9). OPPO A5 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 37
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 45% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 29
- 83% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 783
- 79% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 1,988
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 421 ppi+59% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 746,547Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 252,025Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 127,819Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 144,909Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 221,794Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 783Bottom 19% | 1,430+83%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,988Bottom 16% | 3,550+79%Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+45% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 171 g+12% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+2% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+25% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |