Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs. OnePlus 10 Pro

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Our Ratings:

9/10

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

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Discover the sleek design and powerful performance of OnePlus 10 Pro.

Our Ratings:

8.5/10

OnePlus 10 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

OnePlus 10 Pro

General

  • Brand:Samsung
  • Model:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • Model Aliases:SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS, SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W, SM-G998N, SM-G9980
  • Launch Date:2021, January 14
  • Status:Available. Released 2021, January 29
  • Color Variant:Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy
  • Brand:OnePlus
  • Model:OnePlus 10 Pro
  • Model Aliases:NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217
  • Launch Date:2022, January 11
  • Status:Available. Released 2022, January 13
  • Color Variant:Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition)

Network

  • Technology:GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
  • Speed:HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
  • 2G Bands:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
  • 3G Bands:HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G Bands:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G998U1
  • GPRS:Yes
  • EDGE:Yes
  • Technology:GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
  • Speed:HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
  • 2G Bands:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G Bands:HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G Bands:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International
  • GPRS:Yes
  • EDGE:Yes

Display

  • Type:Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
  • Size:6.8 inches, 112.1 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution:1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio
  • Pixel Density:~515 ppi density
  • Color Depth:1500 nits (peak)
  • Protection:Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Features:Always-on display
  • Type:LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
  • Size:6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution:1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio
  • Pixel Density:~525 ppi density
  • Color Depth:1300 nits (peak)
  • Protection:Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Features:Always-on display

Body

  • Dimensions:165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.5 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight:227 g (Sub6), 229 g (mmWave) (8.01 oz)
  • Build Materials:Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
  • Sim:Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
  • Certification:IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)Stylus support
  • Dimensions:163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight:201 g (7.09 oz)
  • Build Materials:Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
  • Sim:Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Certification:IP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty)

Platform

  • OS:Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
  • Software Enhancements:N/A
  • OS:Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China)
  • Software Enhancements:N/A

Performance

  • Chipset:Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
  • CPU:Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
  • GPU:Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
  • RAM:12GB, 16GB
  • Chipset:Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
  • CPU:Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
  • GPU:Adreno 730
  • RAM:8GB, 12GB

Memory

  • Card Capacity:UFS 3.1
  • Internal Storage:128GB, 256GB, 256GB, 512GB, 512GB
  • Card Slot:No
  • Card Capacity:UFS 3.1
  • Internal Storage:128GB, 256GB, 256GB, 512GB
  • Card Slot:No

Main Camera

  • Features:Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
  • Main Sensor:N/A
  • Telephoto:No
  • Three D To FSensor or LiDAR Scanner:N/A
  • Ultrawide:No
  • Video Recording:8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
  • Features:Laser AF, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
  • Main Sensor:N/A
  • Telephoto:77mm (telephoto)
  • Three D To FSensor or LiDAR Scanner:N/A
  • Ultrawide:150˚ (ultrawide)
  • Video Recording:8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS

Front Camera

  • Features:HDR
  • Sensor:40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
  • Video Recording:4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
  • Features:HDR
  • Sensor:32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
  • Video Recording:1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

  • Type:non-removable
  • Capacity:Li-Ion 5000 mAh
  • Charging:25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless
  • Charging Speed:N/A
  • Reverse Charging:Yes
  • Type:non-removable
  • Capacity:Li-Po 5000 mAh
  • Charging:80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America)50W wirelessReverse wireless
  • Charging Speed:N/A
  • Reverse Charging:Yes

Audio

  • Speakers:Yes, with stereo speakers
  • Headphone Jack:No
  • Audio Features:N/A
  • Speakers:Yes, with stereo speakers
  • Headphone Jack:No
  • Audio Features:N/A

Connectivity

  • Supported SIM:Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
  • Network:Yes
  • WiFi:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth:5.2, A2DP, LE
  • NFC:Yes
  • USB:USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
  • Supported SIM:Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Network:Yes
  • WiFi:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth:5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
  • NFC:Yes
  • USB:USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

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