OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7100mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7100mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Graphite, Olive, Lavender, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | January 10, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | January 17, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Graphite, Olive, Lavender, White | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | January 10, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | January 17, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.9:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.9:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Weight | 199 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Panorama | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Panorama | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | |||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | |||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Capacity | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| 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 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| 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 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay |
