OnePlus Ace 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; estimated prices are $399 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 19/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
OnePlus Ace 6
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $215 vs $399
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 46 points higher (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $399 | $215 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 1347.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $184. Samsung Galaxy A21s is cheaper by $184.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (73/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (79/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (60/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (65/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.