OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
46.7Performance34.4
56.1Display49.1
49.8Camera40.8
79.8Battery36.9
73.3Features78.7
8 spec wins — OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and performance (+12). Samsung Galaxy S21 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 37
- 400% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 10 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 24% lower weight: 171 g vs 224 g
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+9% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+7% | 421 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+38% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | 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) | — | 1,430Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 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@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+150% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 171 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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