OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
90
Beebom Score
47
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+48MP/32MP (Front) | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5400mAh, 100W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Battery, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Glacial White | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 24, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | January 30, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹1,05,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3168 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 510 ppi | 515 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 220 grams | 227 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Filter, Hasselblad Xpan Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie, Nightscape, OIS, PDAF, Super Stable, Video HDR, Video Nightscape | Laser AF | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Detail Boost, AI Notes, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur | Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 40 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual--view Video, Screen flash, Time-lapse | Face unlock, HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 100 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
