OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; launch prices were $250 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 29/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 234,339).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Samsung Galaxy A21s
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $250
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 37 points higher (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100, 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 Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 2536961 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $215 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 982.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (84/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 37 points (66/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.