In depth comparison and review of OPPO Reno Z and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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 Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | CPH1979 | SM-G996B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 157.3 mm | 161.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater height than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Width | 74.9 mm | 75.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater width than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Depth | 9.1 mm | 7.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is narrower than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | OPPO Reno Z is lighter than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Body Colour | Jet black | Aurora purple | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet | Phantom gold | Phantom red | |
| Body Material | 3D glass | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.932 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb), 1.175 W/kg (body) | 1.335 W/kg (body), 0.541 W/kg (head), 2.23 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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 Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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) | 6.4" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger screen size than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better screen resolution than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 394 ppi | OPPO Reno Z has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | OnCell technology | Eye Comfort Shield | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio P90 | 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 Z has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | 9XM-HP8 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| MEMORY | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more RAM than OPPO Reno Z. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 102.2 GB |
| CAMERA | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OPPO Reno Z has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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 Z has better lens aperture than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, Expert Mode, Backlit, Portrait, Pano mode, Dazzle Colour Mode, Ultra Night Mode 2.0 | 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, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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, EIS video stabilisation, 4-in-1 resolution focus technology | 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) | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better second camera resolution than OPPO Reno Z. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better second camera lens aperture than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 64 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.72" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | OPPO Reno Z has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | OPPO Reno Z has better front lens aperture than OPPO Reno Z. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4035 mAh | 4800 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger battery capacity than OPPO Reno Z. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | VOOC Flash Charge technology 3.0 | 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+ 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | - | 2400 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk (4G): up to 2400 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 22 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 hrs |
| CELLULAR | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | ColorOS 6 (based on Android 9) | Android 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | 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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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 Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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 |
| OTHERS | OPPO Reno Z | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Headphones, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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