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OPPO Reno15 (Global) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno15 (Global)
60.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
46.7Performance37.5
57.6Display47.2
61.4Camera41.7
75.1Battery41.7
73.3Features78.7
10 spec wins — OPPO Reno15 (Global)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno15 (Global) wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and camera (+20). 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 Reno15 (Global)

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 75 vs 42
  • 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 10% lower weight: 177 g vs 197 g

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size6.59 ″+3%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2760x12562340x1080
Pixel density460 ppi+15%401 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits
Screen-to-body93.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4Snapdragon 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 options256GB, 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto50 MP+525%8 MP
Optical zoom3.5 x+17%3 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity6,500 mAh+44%4,500 mAh
Wired charging80 W+220%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight197 g177 g+10%
Thickness7.8 mm+2%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 12 (One UI 4)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno15 (Global) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecOPPO Reno15 (Global)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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