OnePlus 15T vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 746,808); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).
OnePlus 15T
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the OnePlus 15T scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 84/100, 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 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (74/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3676955 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP 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 15T
- 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 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 15T and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 392.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (78/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The OnePlus 15T 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.