OPPO Find X6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
The Verdict
OPPO Find X6 Pro substantially outperforms the Galaxy S21 across nearly every dimension. Its 6.82-inch LTPO3 AMOLED display reaches 2500 nits brightness compared to S21's 1300 nits, delivering superior visibility and color accuracy. Camera hardware proves decisively superior: the X6 Pro features a 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor, 50MP ultrawide and telephoto lenses, versus S21's dated 12MP trio. Performance relies on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with Adreno 740 GPU, substantially faster than the aging Snapdragon 888. Battery capacity reaches 5000 mAh with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, dwarfing S21's 4000 mAh and 25W charging. Build quality impresses with vegan leather or ceramic backs, IP68 rating, and improved connectivity via Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. While Samsung's S21 remains competent, the X6 Pro's newer technology, superior imaging, and meaningful hardware upgrades justify its premium positioning for photography enthusiasts and power users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OPPO Find X6 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- →100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 if…
- →$200 price cut from S20 launched at $799
- →Lightweight and compact at 169 g
- →120Hz AMOLED with adaptive refresh
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OPPO Find X6 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- 100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
- Hasselblad collaboration delivers excellent color science
- Premium build with vegan leather or ceramic options
Cons
- Heavy at 218 g and thick at 9.1 mm
- ColorOS is heavily skinned with some bloatware
- Limited availability outside China for some variants
- 2.8x telephoto zoom is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- Expensive at $899+ without strong brand recognition globally
Samsung Galaxy S21
Pros
- $200 price cut from S20 launched at $799
- Lightweight and compact at 169 g
- 120Hz AMOLED with adaptive refresh
- Snapdragon 888 performance
- Eye-catching Contour Cut camera design
Cons
- Plastic (Glasstic) back panel
- FHD+ only, no QHD option
- No microSD card slot
- Slow 25W charging
- No charger included in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Find X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 218 g | 169 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back | Aluminum frame, Glasstic back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.8 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX890 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO3 AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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