Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB) vs OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/8/2023 2:37 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:44 AM

Compare OnePlus 8 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	vs	11 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3168 pixels76% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+513 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.78"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.76" inches	vs	+1/1.43" inches23% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4500 mAh	vs	+4510 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+30W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

39 Common items in both devices

128GB (97GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+32 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B2/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	OnePlus 8 Pro 5G (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022	4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)	74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1300nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	OxygenOS 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) Geekbench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 573276 (v8) Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) America model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) India model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA Europe model: (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) America model: (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) India model: (78) China model: (41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/1.43" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4510 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	30W Qi wireless charging 3W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive	• Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue • Warp Charge 30T (50% 23min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.952W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B2/DS 128GB) vs OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate