OnePlus 9RT 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 9RT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.62 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 177 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Jan 2022 |
Summary: OnePlus 9RT 5G is ahead on wired charging, screen size, main camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 9RT 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.62 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (USA/some regions) or Exynos 2100 (International) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Snapdragon 888 / Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 2100 |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 - Snapdragon 888 / Mali-G78 MP14 - Exynos 2100 |
| OS | — | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6) |
Memory
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5 | — |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 65W wired, 100% in 29 min (advertised) | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3 mm | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g | 177 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| OnePlus 9RT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 13 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 19 | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13 (or ColorOS 12 for some regions) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, OnePlus 9RT 5G or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G — Oct 2021 for the OnePlus 9RT 5G versus Jan 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Is the OnePlus 9RT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 9RT 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 8/10.