Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 9RT: Samsung has released the Galaxy S21 FE which is the company’s most anticipated smartphone of 2021. But, how does it compare to the OnePlus 9RT from OnePlus? Between the Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT which is better?

Well, this specs comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT will show which is better and which you should buy. Below is the comparison between the Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT:

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 9RT

Specifications	Galaxy S21 FE	OnePlus 9RT
Display	6.4-inch, 120Hz	6.62-inch, 120Hz
RAM	6 / 8GB	8 / 12GB
Storage	128 / 256GB	128 / 256GB
Back Camera	12 + 8 + 12MP	50 + 16 + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 888 5G	Snapdragon 888 5G
Software	Android 12	Android 11
Battery	4,500mAh (25W)	4,500mAh (65W)

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Display

Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT offers similar display quality but not same. The Galaxy S21 FE features a bigger 6.4-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. While OnePlus 9RT comes with a 6.2-inch, same AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate.

While both phones have same display panel and feature, the Galaxy S21 FE offers better durability. The Galaxy S21 FE is certified to be water and dust resistant. This is a feature that the OnePlus 9RT lacks. So, for a bigger display and durable device, the Galaxy S21 FE is the better device.

Camera

In the camera department, both smartphones offers complete different camera set up. The camera set up of the OnePlus 9RT is: 50 + 16 + 2MP and a 32MP selfie camera. While the camera set up of the Galaxy S21 FE is: 12 + 8 + 12MP and a 32MP selfie camera.

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers better camera features. For example, its front camera can record steady 4k videos, it comes with a telephoto lens that features a 3x optical zoom, and a main camera that features dual PDAF and OIS.

In contrast, the OnePlus 9RT has no telephoto lens, its front camera can only record 1080p videos and has only PDAF and OIS support. Overall, you have more options when using the camera of the Galaxy S21 FE.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

When it comes to performance, both smartphones are pretty much same. The chipset inside both phones is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G with the Adreno 660 GPU. The peak download and upload speed for both smartphones is 7.5 Gbps and 3.7 Gbps.

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However, because the OnePlus 9RT comes with a 12GB RAM option, the performance tilt a little in favor of the OnePlus phone. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has two RAM options: 6GB and 8GB. While OnePlus 9RT has 8GB and 12GB of RAM options.

Internal storage of both smartphones is same: 128GB and 256GB of storage. None of the devices have support for storage expansion via microSD card.

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Software

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE boots Android 12 out of the box while the OnePlus 9RT boots Android 11 out of the box. The Galaxy S21 FE might get up to 5 years of major software updates while the OnePlus 9RT might get up to 3 years of major software update.

Battery

Galaxy S21 FE is powered by 4,500mAh battery capacity with 25W fast charge and 15W wireless charge support. While OnePlus 9RT has 4,500mAh battery capacity with 65W fast charge with no wireless charge support.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 9RT: Price

OnePlus 9RT is cheaper because it has a starting price of $559, while Samsung Galaxy S21 price starts at $699. With the extra features that comes inside the Galaxy S21 FE, its actually worth the price and the extra bucks.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 9RT: Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is the more durable device, offers better camera features, runs latest Android OS, offers longer software update, and offers better charging options. Some of the extra features inside the Galaxy S21 FE is not found inside the OnePlus 9RT.

So if I’m to score both smartphones by percentage. I’ll score the Galaxy S21 FE (60%) while the OnePlus 9RT gets (40%).

Where to Buy OnePlus 9RT and Galaxy S21 FE

OnePlus 9RT	Price	Galaxy S21 FE	Price
Buy on GizTop	$559	Buy Amazon UK	£699