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OPPO Reno11 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

WINNER
OPPO Reno11 5G
46.9Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
25.3Performance34.4
52.5Display49.1
53Camera40.8
58.4Battery36.9
65.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno11 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno11 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.9 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and camera (+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 Reno11 5G

  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 25
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 100% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 32 MP
  • 59% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,227
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.7 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10802400x1080
Pixel density394 ppi421 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits1,300 nits+37%
Screen-to-body93 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Samsung 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)1,061Bottom 40%1,430+35%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,227Bottom 23%3,550+59%Bottom 50%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto32 MP64 MP+100%
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP+220%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging67 W+168%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Weight182 g171 g+6%
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP rating—IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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