OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy W21 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy W21 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

Compare
OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus 8 ProGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy W21 5GSamsung Galaxy W21 5GChina · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
View datasheet
vs
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G
China · 12GB · 256GB
View datasheet
vs

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- No price,
no Ki
Design and Screen score 9.1Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.6Performance & Hardware 7.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.1Camera 7.9Camera
Connectivity score 8.1 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 6.1 Battery 5.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
49 reviews
--
No user reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy W21 5G

Specs OnePlus 8 Pro price comparison OnePlus 8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy W21 5G prices Samsung Galaxy W21 5G
China · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.78" 6.23"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD
Usable surface 90% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 21:9
Dimensions 74.4 mm
165.3 mm
8.5 mm 		68.0 mm
159.2 mm
16.8 mm
Weight 199 g 288 g
Micro SnapD. 865
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 865+
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 745.300
v10 		595.000
v8
Battery 4510 mAh 4250 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.78
IMX689
2 3 4 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5K2LD
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 10 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand OnePlus Samsung
Aliases IN2023 SM-W2021

Release Date
Release date April 2020,
4 years ago 		November 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G
OnePlus 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G
Size
74.4 mm • 165.3 mm • 8.5 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
68.0 mm • 159.2 mm • 16.8 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
Weight 199 g 288 g
Usable surface 90 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Green
Bronze

Screen
Diagonal 6.78" 6.23"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 21:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3168 px 		FHD
816 x 2260 px
Density 513 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Foldable Display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.7
--
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
--
Is it comfortable?
9.2
--
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
--
Number of reviews
49 reviews
--

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-A77 3.10 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 650 700 Mhz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
745.300
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
See more details
595.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
See more details

Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
--
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
--
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
--
Number of reviews
49 reviews
--

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX689 Samsung S5K2LD
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.78 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.4" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
2.24 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2"
--
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Color Filter
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
Unknow
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 10 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 Unknow
Pixel size 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.13" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
113
Mobile
113
Photo
109
Video
123
Selfie
121
Photo
127
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
--
Quality of nighttime photos
8.6
--
Quality of selfies
8.4
--
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
--
Number of reviews
49 reviews
--

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.950 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
--
Quality of the GPS
9.5
--
And the WiFi?
9.4
--
Number of reviews
49 reviews
--

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4510 mAh
See more details
4250 mAh
See more details
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
--
Number of reviews
49 reviews
--

Software

Software
Operating System
  • OxygenOS 13 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 31%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
--
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
--
Number of reviews
49 reviews
--
Prices
From $ 387 --
Prices unavailable

Others

Common comparisons