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OPPO A6 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

OPPO A6 5G
42.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
20Performance34.4
46.5Display49.1
29Camera40.8
71.3Battery36.9
73.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — OPPO A6 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: OPPO A6 5G scores 42.7 against 43.6 for Samsung Galaxy S21. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S21 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OPPO A6 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 75% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
  • 64% higher Pixel density: 421 ppi vs 256 ppi
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB

Display

Display comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.75 ″+9%6.2 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1570x7202400x1080
Pixel density256 ppi421 ppi+64%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,125 nits1,300 nits+16%
Screen-to-body90.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung 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)—1,430Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,550Bottom 50%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—64 MP
Max video1080p@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP10 MP+25%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Capacity7,000 mAh+75%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Weight216 g171 g+21%
Thickness8.6 mm7.9 mm+8%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 15 (ColorOS 15)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO A6 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO A6 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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