Oppo Reno8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has the stronger camera (117 vs 112); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 228g).
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 179g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | 117 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $1199 |
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Reno8 5G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (76/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.