OPPO A5 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
25.3Performance37.5
45.2Display47.2
29Camera41.7
60Battery41.7
76Features78.7
7 spec wins — OPPO A5 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and performance (+12). 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 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 29% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 85% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 783
- 84% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 1,988
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+4% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 401 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 783Bottom 19% | 1,450+85%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,988Bottom 16% | 3,650+84%Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+29% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 177 g+9% |
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+25% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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