OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/8/2023 2:37 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB) Compare OnePlus 11 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)

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15 Advantages OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+256GB (220GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (97GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+1440x3216 pixels79% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+526 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+6.7"5% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 32MP + 48MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.56" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.76" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+100W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)16% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP64 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Fluid AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
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Model	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 11 5G (PHB110, CPH2449, CPH2447)	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B2/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	1/9/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.1 x 163.1 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP64 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3216 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	526 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1300nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Always-On Display	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 14
User Interface	OxygenOS 13 (Global) ColorOS 13 (China)	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1140696 (v9) Geekbench: 4899 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) Geekbench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 32MP telephoto f/2.048mm1/2.74"PDAF2x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/2"AF	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) Hasselblad Color Calibration	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Green	• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.952W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)

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OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? OnePlus 11 (256GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate