Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs OnePlus 13R
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Battery and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Battery and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Astral Trail, Nebula Noir | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | January 07, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | January 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹42,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Astral Trail, Nebula Noir | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | January 07, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | January 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹42,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus 13R
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1264 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2780 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1264 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2780 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 200 grams | 206 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 206 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus 13R
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 13R
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, Hi-Res Mode, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, Hi-Res Mode, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus 13R
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 80 w | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 80 w |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 13R
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 13R
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | AI Detail Boost, AI Notes, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Unblur, Intelligent Search, OnePlus AI, Qualcomm AI Engine | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | AI Detail Boost, AI Notes, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Unblur, Intelligent Search, OnePlus AI, Qualcomm AI Engine | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor |
