Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs OnePlus 15R
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 7400mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 7400mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Battery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Battery |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | December 17, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | December 22, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹47,999 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | December 17, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | December 22, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹47,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus 15R
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3600 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 213 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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 | ||
| Weight | 177 grams | 213 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 840 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Colour Spectrum sensor, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Cinematic Mode, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Colour Spectrum sensor, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Cinematic Mode, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion |
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 Perfect Shot, AI Portrait Glow, AI Scan, AI Smart Link, AI VoiceScribe | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Perfect Shot, AI Portrait Glow, AI Scan, AI Smart Link, AI VoiceScribe |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus 15R
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR Photos, panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR Photos, panorama | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus 15R
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 80 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 15R
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Ultra | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Ultra |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 15R
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
