Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 6
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 9000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Pitch Black, Fresh Mint, Quick Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | April 07, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹38,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 6
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.6:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 3600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 227 grams | 217 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Crystal Guard | ||
| Back | Glass | Metallic Finish | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | MIL-STD-810H | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 6
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 825 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Laser AF | Cinematic Mode, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, Long Exposure, Night mode, Panoramic, Portrait mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dual Video, EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Detail Boost, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Portrait Glow, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Unblur, Google Gemini, OnePlus AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 6
| Front Camera Resolution | 40 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | AI Beauty Mode, Dual--view Video, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | gyro-EIS, HDR, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord 6
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord 6
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
