OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
The Verdict
OPPO Reno 11 Pro offers compelling value at $499, featuring a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1200 nits brightness, newer Android 14 with ColorOS 14, superior 80W fast charging, and a versatile camera system with 50MP main sensor and 2x optical zoom. Samsung Galaxy S21, priced at $799, counters with the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor, 8K video recording, 3x hybrid telephoto zoom, and wireless charging, though its older Android 11 software and smaller battery are notable drawbacks. Performance-wise, the S21's Snapdragon 888 still delivers snappier performance than Dimensity 8200, but the Reno 11 Pro's software is fresher and charging is dramatically faster. For most users prioritizing current software, display quality, and charging speed at $300 less, OPPO Reno 11 Pro represents superior value. Samsung S21 appeals only to those requiring 8K video or preferring Snapdragon performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OPPO Reno 11 Pro if…
- →Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- →80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
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 Reno 11 Pro
Pros
- Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- 80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good outdoor brightness
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking and AI features smoothly
Cons
- Dimensity 8200 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- No wireless charging
- ColorOS includes some bloatware
- Single 256 GB storage option with no expansion
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 Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 169 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Glasstic back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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