OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
46.7Performance37.5
54.3Display47.2
58.5Camera41.7
61Battery41.7
60Features78.7
8 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 54.8 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and camera (+17). 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 Reno12 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 42
- 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 401 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 177 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+6% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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