OPPO Find X9s vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The OPPO Find X9s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $699 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9s leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9s has the bigger battery (7025 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OPPO Find X9s is faster in AnTuTu (3,132,001 vs 1,074,182); the OPPO Find X9s is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).

The OPPO Find X9s is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9s
Performance 89
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 56
Value for money 72
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 55
Battery 52
Portability 33
Value for money 32
What makes OPPO Find X9s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3132001 vs 1074182
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1435
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3555
  • Bigger battery: 7025 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 228g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Find X9s vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the OPPO Find X9s scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9s leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9s — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the OPPO Find X9s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (56/100 vs 33/100).

OPPO Find X9s: The OPPO Find X9s is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Find X9s Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 3132001 1074182
Geekbench Single 2680 1435
Geekbench Multi 8358 3555
Display 6.6" LTPS AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7025 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 117
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 40 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 156.9×73.9×7.9 mm 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm
Weight 207 g 228 g
Launch price $699 $1199
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 40MP
55
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9s
  • 6.6" LTPS AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9s
  • 7025 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Find X9s and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Find X9s MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
80/100
3132001 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2100
61/100 -191.6%
1074182 AnTuTu

OPPO Find X9s leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 191.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OPPO Find X9s
$699
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
$1199

Launch price difference: $500. OPPO Find X9s was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the OPPO Find X9s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (56/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9s or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

The OPPO Find X9s is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9s and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

The OPPO Find X9s has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9s or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

The OPPO Find X9s leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9s or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

The OPPO Find X9s leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Find X9s over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

The OPPO Find X9s is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.