OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 746,808); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 213g).
OnePlus 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $699 |
OnePlus 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 317.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (78/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.