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OPPO Reno11 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno11 5G
46.9Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
25.3Performance37.5
52.5Display47.2
53Camera41.7
58.4Battery41.7
65.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno11 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno11 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and camera (+11). 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 Reno11 5G

  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 300% higher telephoto: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 25
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 64% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,227
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2412x10802340x1080
Pixel density394 ppi401 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits1,200 nits+26%
Screen-to-body93 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)1,061Bottom 40%1,450+37%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,227Bottom 23%3,650+64%Top 50%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto32 MP+300%8 MP
Optical zoom2 x3 x+50%
Max video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging67 W+168%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight182 g177 g+3%
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP rating—IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno11 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
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 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno11 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (ColorOS 14)Android 12 (One UI 4)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

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

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