Oppo Reno9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-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; the Oppo Reno9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 1,074,182); the Oppo Reno9 Pro is noticeably lighter (174g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 3555
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Lighter: 174g vs 228g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1435 vs 1139
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (83/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1092605 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (55/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (83/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra edges out the Oppo Reno9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on camera score (55/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.