{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a7-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T21:27:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A7 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The Oppo A7 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A7 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 122,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A7 Pro Max",
            "slug": "oppo-a7-pro-max",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a7-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-11_21_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 122999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T06:40:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 82.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.05 × 76.19 × 8.47 mm",
                    "Weight": "226 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1256 × 2760 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 1 Billion Colors 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Adreno 629 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ColorOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X — reported",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 — reported",
                    "Card slot": "Not confirmed"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main + 2MP Secondary Rear Camera, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p Video Recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "10,000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (non removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging (SuperVOOC), 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light, Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, 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": 65.2,
                "overall": 71.7
            },
            "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": "oppo-a7-pro-max",
        "margin": 10.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 57,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 82,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 65.2
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max costs PKR 47,000 less.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max packs a 6,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.7 points. It wins on 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 Oppo A7 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro Max is listed at PKR 122,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Oppo A7 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo A7 Pro Max 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, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro Max leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro Max carries a 10000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 80W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro Max runs the Adreno 629 (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/)."
}