OnePlus 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; launch prices were $830 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 14 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A21s
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $830
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A21s — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $215 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 1585.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $615. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $615 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.