In depth comparison and review of OPPO Reno 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G998B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 162 mm | 161.5 mm | OPPO Reno 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. |
Width | 77.2 mm | 75.6 mm | OPPO Reno 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. |
Depth | 9.3 mm | 8.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is narrower than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Weight | 215 g | 227 g | OPPO Reno 5G is lighter than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Body Colour | Ocean green | Phantom silver | Phantom black | Phantom navy | Phantom brown | Phantom titanium | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | - | 1.58 W/kg (body), 0.714 W/kg (head), 2.56 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.6" | 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has larger screen size than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has better screen resolution than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 515 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has better pixel density than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2.9 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | OPPO Reno 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
MEMORY | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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RAM | 8 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has more RAM than OPPO Reno 5G. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | OPPO Reno 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. |
User Memory | - | 101.7 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OPPO Reno 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. |
Sensor Size | 1/2" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | OPPO Reno 5G has better lens aperture than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has larger camera pixel size than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 100x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Time-lapse mode, night mode, Expert Mode, AI Portait, Pano mode, Dazzle Colour Mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, Director's View | |
Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Noise reduction, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 10x Hybrid Zoom | Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 108 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has better second camera resolution than OPPO Reno 5G. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.33" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has better second camera lens aperture than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 13 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | OPPO Reno 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/3.0 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has better third camera lens aperture than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 35 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (4th Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/4.9 | |
Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 10 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Front Camera Design | Pop-up | - | |
Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 40 Megapixels | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has better front camera resolution than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | OPPO Reno 5G has better front lens aperture than OPPO Reno 5G. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.7 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Camera Modes (Front) | AI Beauty | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4065 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has larger battery capacity than OPPO Reno 5G. |
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Fast Charging Technology | VOOC Flash Charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2460 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk (4G): up to 2460 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 18 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 22 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 81 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | ColorOS 6 (based on Android 9) | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display) | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Protective O-Dot, Game Boost 2.0 | Air View, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Bixby Vision, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Samsung Knox Vault, Private Share function, Enhanced Game Booster, Air Command |
OTHERS | OPPO Reno 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
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Included Accessories | Headphones, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |