Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Comparison between Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S21, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy S21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.x
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 920 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.9 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 701,742 | 677,991 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,334 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,339 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X1, three Cortex-A78, and four Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Cyan, Gold, Multicolor | Grey, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % Best value | 87.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 920 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 421 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 422 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Reno7 Pro 5G | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PFDM00, CPH2293 | SM-G990F, SM-G990F/DS |
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