OPPO Find X6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Verdict
OPPO Find X6 Pro dominates with superior imaging and display technology, featuring a massive 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor, quad 50MP camera setup, and LTPO3 AMOLED display with 2500 nits brightness compared to Galaxy S21+'s modest 12MP main shooter and 1300 nits panel. Processing power heavily favors OPPO with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Adreno 740 GPU versus the S21+'s older Snapdragon 888 with Adreno 660. Battery advantages go to OPPO: 5000mAh with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging versus 4800mAh with only 25W wired and 15W wireless. Galaxy S21+ weighs 18g less (200g vs 218g) and measures slightly thinner at 7.8mm, though both carry IP68 ratings. Storage maxes out at 512GB for OPPO versus 256GB for Samsung. Performance gap is substantial: OPPO's contemporary flagship chipset will handle demanding apps and gaming considerably better. While Samsung offers proven reliability and clean software, the S21+ is essentially a 2021 device at a 2024 price point. OPPO's $100 lower price makes this an easy choice for anyone prioritizing camera quality, raw performance, and fast charging.
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…
- →Large 4800 mAh battery with great endurance
- →120Hz AMOLED display
- →Gorilla Glass Victus durability
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
- Large 4800 mAh battery with great endurance
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Gorilla Glass Victus durability
- Good triple camera system
- Flat display is easier to use with screen protectors
Cons
- FHD+ only, no QHD option
- Plastic back on some regions (Glasstic)
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot (removed in S21 series)
- No charger 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 | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.8 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 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 | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.7 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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