{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-13s-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T05:06:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 13s vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 13s is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus 13s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 164,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 13s",
            "slug": "oneplus-13s",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-13s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-30-2025-10_33_32-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 164999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-17T06:36:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Coming Soon(2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "150.8 × 71.7 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.32 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2640 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED (1B colours), 120 Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (OxygenOS 15)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual – 50 MP (wide, f/1.8, OIS) + 50 MP (telephoto, f/2.0, 2× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 6260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging 80 W (wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual/tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Circle to Search, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Gyro, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 72.7,
                "overall": 72.5
            },
            "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-13s",
        "margin": 24.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-13s": 97.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13s"
            },
            {
                "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-13s": 97,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13s"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-13s": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-13s": 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-13s": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-13s": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 72.7
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 13s costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "OnePlus 13s packs a 2,260 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 13s charges 55W faster.",
        "OnePlus 13s offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 13s ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 13s or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13s comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.6 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 13s and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13s is listed at PKR 164,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes OnePlus 13s cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 13s or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13s scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 13s 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 13s or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13s leads on battery. OnePlus 13s carries a 6260 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 80W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 13s or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13s is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 13s runs the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) 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/)."
}