The high-end always leaves us the best in terms of hardware and innovation. This hardware remains fresh even as time has passed and a new generation makes its way. We have two examples in the Galaxy S21 and the OnePlus 8 Pro , two devices with almost a year of difference between one and the other but that can be the protagonists of doubts at the time of purchase by users.
Before seeing the technical differences of both terminals, it should be noted that the Galaxy S21 has gone on sale well into 2021, while the OnePlus 8 Pro is a terminal that is about to see its successor come true in the coming months. That said, we can find logical differences in the time that separates one and the other, but it will be interesting to see how many differences collide in the end with the price at which we can buy each of them.
Screen, weight and thickness
If we look at the screen of both terminals, we find the first big difference. The Galaxy S21 has a screen size of 6.2 inches, with a FullHD + resolution and an aspect ratio of 20: 0 and a screen / frame ratio of 87.23%. The OnePlus 8 Pro raises the size to 6.78 inches, with a higher QHD + resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.8: 9, in addition to having a screen that pushes more frames with 90.8% of the front usable as a screen.
The two terminals have a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz and are compatible with HDR10 + . It should be noted that the S21 has Gorilla Glass Victus protection, while the OnePlus does the same with the Gorilla Glass 5 sheet. If we take into account the weight and thickness, the Galaxy S21 comes out the winner with only 7.9 millimeters thick and 169 grams , compared to the 199 grams and 8.5mm of its rival.
Exynos vs. Snapdragon
We see two very different bets when lifting the hood of both terminals. On the one hand, we see the powerful new 5nm Exynos 2100 underneath the Galaxy S21. The OnePlus 8 Pro integrates the Snapdragon 865, which is last year’s most powerful chip. Both can be purchased with 128 or 256 GB of storage and with 8 GB of RAM in the case of the Galaxy S21 but 8 or 12 GB of RAM for the OnePlus 8 Pro.
If we take into account the gross performance of both devices, we will have to look at their results in a performance program such as AnTuTu, we see how the Exynos 2100 pulls out muscle and the S21 reaches 640,000 points, compared to the almost 580,000 points of the OnePlus 8 Pro The terms of usability both are more than enough for the current demands of all kinds of tasks and games.
Triple and quad camera
There are also major hardware differences when flipping them. The Galaxy S21 has a triple camera, with a 64-megapixel main sensor that acts as a telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor. For its part, the OnePlus 8 Pro sports four cameras on its back, with a 48 megapixel main sensor, an 8 megapixel telephoto sensor, a 48 megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5 megapixel color filter lens. On the front, the Galaxy S21 is left with 10 megapixels while the OnePlus 8 Pro goes up to 16 megapixels , both housed in a hole in the screen.
Video lovers should know that only the Galaxy S21 can achieve 8K resolution in video recordings, even at 24fps and in time-limited clips. For its part, the OnePlus 8 Pro records at a maximum of 4K at 30 or 60 fps. The S21’s selfie camera can also capture video in 4K, while its rival does so in FullHD.
The 5G by flag
The two terminals are capable of connecting to 5G networks, but neither already has a 3.5mm headphone jack, supplying it with two powerful stereo speakers and Bluetooth 5 connectivity. They also have NFC and a fingerprint sensor under the screen. However, the S21 has DeX connectivity, so it can become a desktop computer by connecting to any screen.
If you look at the battery, the S21 does not win over its rival, since it has 4,000 mAh and fast charging of 25W, compared to 4,500 mAh of the OnePlus 8 Pro and fast charging of 30W . Both have wireless charging and reverse charging. The Galaxy S21 has arrived with Android 11 and the One UI 3.1 layer, while the OnePlus 8 Pro has already been updated from Android 10 to OxygenOS with Android 11.
The difference in price
We have seen significant differences in favor of the Galaxy S21 in sections such as the processor or the cameras. However, the OnePlus 8 Pro continues to pull out its chest in other key sections where it takes advantage such as the screen or the battery. If we want to buy a Galaxy S21, we can find it with a discount at an approximate price of 825 euros in its 128 GB version. For its part, the OnePlus 8 Por has been falling in price until it stands at 699 euros in the same memory capacity. We are talking about 126 euros of difference, which can be very significant for many users. However, the final decision, as always, is your pocket.
