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OPPO F33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

WINNER
OPPO F33 5G
49.1Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
28.9Performance34.4
55.2Display49.1
30.7Camera40.8
79.8Battery36.9
73.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — OPPO F33 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO F33 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.1 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and display (+6). 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 F33 5G

  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Wired charging: 80 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 29
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
  • 10% lower weight: 171 g vs 189 g
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.57 ″+6%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2372x10802400x1080
Pixel density397 ppi421 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,400 nits+8%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body93 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAXSamsung 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)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 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 camera16 MP+60%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Capacity7,000 mAh+75%4,000 mAh
Wired charging80 W+220%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Weight189 g171 g+10%
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69KIP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 16 (ColorOS 16)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO F33 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO F33 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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