OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
46.7Performance37.5
56.1Display47.2
49.8Camera41.7
79.8Battery41.7
73.3Features78.7
8 spec wins — OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and performance (+9). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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 A7 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 21% lower weight: 177 g vs 224 g
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+6% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+12% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 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 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@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+122% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 177 g+21% |
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A7 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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