Oppo Find X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
The Verdict
Oppo's Find X8 Pro significantly outpaces Samsung's aging Galaxy S21 across nearly every dimension. Display quality is dramatically superior with the Find X8's 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen delivering 4500 nits peak brightness versus S21's 1300 nits, plus variable refresh rate optimization. Camera performance heavily favors Oppo, featuring larger 50MP sensors across all lenses with advanced OIS on telephoto, superior 4K@120fps video, and the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor versus 2021's Snapdragon 888. Battery capacity jumps from 4000mAh to 5910mAh with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging versus S21's 25W and 15W respectively. RAM options reach 16GB with 512GB storage availability. Even at $200 more, the Find X8 Pro delivers flagship 2024 technology versus a three-year-old mid-range phone. Samsung's only advantages are slightly thinner profile (7.9mm) and lighter weight (169g). For anyone seeking current performance, display quality, and camera capabilities, the Oppo Find X8 Pro is the clear choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Oppo Find X8 Pro if…
- →Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- →4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- →5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
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 X8 Pro
Pros
- Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- 4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- 5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP69 durability for extreme water and dust resistance
- 4500-nit display brightness is outstanding
Cons
- Expensive at $999 with limited US availability
- ColorOS is improving but still has bloatware tendencies
- 3x zoom falls short of 5x periscope competitors
- Heavy at 215 g with a large camera bump
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 X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 215 g | 169 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Glasstic back |
| IP rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (LYT-808 sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5910 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2780 x 1264 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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