Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE5

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
Display	6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera	12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front)	50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
Battery	4500mAh, 25W	7100mAh, 80W
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
Display	6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera	12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front)	50MP+8MP/16MP (Front)
Battery	4500mAh, 25W	7100mAh, 80W
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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General

Colors	Graphite, Navy, Lavender	Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue
Launch	July 05, 2023	July 08, 2025
Availability	July 05, 2023	July 12, 2025
Launch Price	₹49,999	₹24,999
Colors	Graphite, Navy, Lavender	Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue
Launch	July 05, 2023	July 08, 2025
Availability	July 05, 2023	July 12, 2025
Launch Price	₹49,999	₹24,999

Display

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.4 inches	6.77 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2340 pixels	2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.5:9	19.9:9
Pixel Per Inch	403 ppi	387 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	1430 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.4 inches	6.77 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2340 pixels	2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.5:9	19.9:9
Pixel Per Inch	403 ppi	387 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	1430 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)

Weight	177 grams	199 grams
Front	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 7i
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Mono Speaker
Weight	177 grams	199 grams
Front	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 7i
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Mono Speaker

Processor

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 888	Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660	Mali G615-MC6
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	OxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)	4 year(s)	4 year(s)
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 888	Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660	Mali G615-MC6
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	OxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)	4 year(s)	4 year(s)

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	Panorama
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization
Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+
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	Panorama
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization
Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Front Camera Resolution	32 MP	16 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Wide
Features
Video	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS
Front Camera Resolution	32 MP	16 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide	Wide
Features
Video	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Capacity	4500 mAh	7100 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging	true
Charging Speed	25 W	80 W
Capacity	4500 mAh	7100 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging	true
Charging Speed	25 W	80 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network	5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network	5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, 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	5.2	5.4
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, 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	5.2	5.4
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFC	Supported	-
Radio	-	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
AI Features	Circle To Search	AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
AI Features	Circle To Search	AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor

Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE5

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