OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹81,999 | ||
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹81,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 211 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 211 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 80 w | 25 w | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 80 w | 25 w | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
