{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T05:14:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus 11 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 148,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 11",
            "slug": "oneplus-11",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-11/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 148999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T05:03:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 16, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 74.1 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant; availability may vary by region)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "QHD+ (3216 × 1440 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO 3 Fluid AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz) 10-bit color, Display P3 Peak brightness up to 1300 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (launch) OxygenOS 13 (Global) Upgradable to newer Android versions"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (Sony IMX890, OIS, f/1.8) 48MP Ultra-wide (115°) 32MP Telephoto (2× optical zoom) Hasselblad Camera for Mobile Super Slow Motion, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K video at 24fps 4K video up to 60fps Super Slow Motion, HDR, Panorama"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000mAh dual-cell battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging 0–100% in about 25 minutes (claimed) No wireless charging on global model"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical in-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Hall sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 71.6,
                "overall": 72.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-11",
        "margin": 17.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-11": 85,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-11": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-11": 83.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-11": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-11": 75,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-11": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 71.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 11 costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "OnePlus 11 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 11 charges 75W faster.",
        "OnePlus 11 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus 11 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 is listed at PKR 148,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes OnePlus 11 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 11 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 leads on battery. OnePlus 11 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 100W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 11 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}