Head to head

OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 11 takes it by 17.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 11 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera OnePlus 11 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus 11 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus 11 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OnePlus 11 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the OnePlus 11 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus 11 Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 148,999 Cheaper PKR 169,999
Design & build
Release date February 16, 2023 January 14, 2021
Dimensions 163.1 × 74.1 × 8.5 mm 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 169 g Better
Water resistance IP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant; availability may vary by region) IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.2 inches
Resolution QHD+ (3216 × 1440 pixels) Better 2400 x 1080 pixels
Panel type LTPO 3 Fluid AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz) 10-bit color, Display P3 Peak brightness up to 1300 nits Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market
CPU Octa-core Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version
GPU Adreno 740 Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset
Operating system Android 13 (launch) OxygenOS 13 (Global) Upgradable to newer Android versions Android 11, One UI 3.1
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 8GB
Internal storage 128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB UFS 4.0 128GB / 256GB LPDDR5
Card slot No 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 12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom Better
Selfie camera 16MP HDR Better 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video recording 8K video at 24fps 4K video up to 60fps Super Slow Motion, HDR, Panorama Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000mAh dual-cell battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh
Wired charging 100W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging 0–100% in about 25 minutes (claimed) No wireless charging on global model Better 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Optical in-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Hall sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?

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.

What is the price of OnePlus 11 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 11 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.