OnePlus 12vs Galaxy S21+
Weighted overall score across performance, camera, battery, RAM, storage and display — plus the full spec sheet below.
Score breakdown
How each phone scores per category, out of 100.
Performance
OnePlus 12 95
Galaxy S21+ 68
Camera
OnePlus 12 50
Galaxy S21+ 57
Battery
OnePlus 12 95
Galaxy S21+ 89
RAM
OnePlus 12 100
Galaxy S21+ 71
Storage
OnePlus 12 100
Galaxy S21+ 71
Display
OnePlus 12 100
Galaxy S21+ 79
Full specifications
Every field on record — collapse a category to skip it.
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
RAM Differs
12-24GB RAM
8GB RAM
RAM Differs
OnePlus 12 12-24GB RAM
Galaxy S21+ 8GB RAM
Body Differs
220g, 9.2mm thickness
200g (Sub6), 202g (mmWave), 7.8mm thickness
Body Differs
OnePlus 12 220g, 9.2mm thickness
Galaxy S21+ 200g (Sub6), 202g (mmWave), 7.8mm thickness
Video
4320p
4320p
Video
OnePlus 12 4320p
Galaxy S21+ 4320p
Camera Differs
50MP
64MP
Camera Differs
OnePlus 12 50MP
Galaxy S21+ 64MP
Battery Differs
5400mAh
4800mAh
Battery Differs
OnePlus 12 5400mAh
Galaxy S21+ 4800mAh
Chipset Differs
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Exynos 2100
Chipset Differs
OnePlus 12 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Galaxy S21+ Exynos 2100
OS Differs
Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates
Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates
OS Differs
OnePlus 12 Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates
Galaxy S21+ Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates
Storage Differs
256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Storage Differs
OnePlus 12 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Galaxy S21+ 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Battery type Differs
100W50W
25W15W
Battery type Differs
OnePlus 12 100W50W
Galaxy S21+ 25W15W
Display resolution Differs
1440x3168 pixels
1080x2400 pixels
Display resolution Differs
OnePlus 12 1440x3168 pixels
Galaxy S21+ 1080x2400 pixels
Display size Differs
6.82"
6.7"
Display size Differs
OnePlus 12 6.82"
Galaxy S21+ 6.7"
Release date Differs
Released 2023, December 11
Released 2021, January 29
Release date Differs
OnePlus 12 Released 2023, December 11
Galaxy S21+ Released 2021, January 29
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology
OnePlus 12 GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Galaxy S21+ GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
OnePlus 12 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Galaxy S21+ GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
OnePlus 12 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
Galaxy S21+ HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - International
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G996U1
4G bands
OnePlus 12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - International
Galaxy S21+ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G996U1
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G996U1
5G bands
OnePlus 12 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Galaxy S21+ 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G996U1
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
Speed
OnePlus 12 HSPA, LTE, 5G
Galaxy S21+ HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Announced
2023, December 05
2021, January 14
Announced
OnePlus 12 2023, December 05
Galaxy S21+ 2021, January 14
Status
Available. Released 2023, December 11
Available. Released 2021, January 29
Status
OnePlus 12 Available. Released 2023, December 11
Galaxy S21+ Available. Released 2021, January 29
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Dimensions
164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
OnePlus 12 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Galaxy S21+ 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)
200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave) (7.05 oz)
Weight
OnePlus 12 220 g (7.76 oz)
Galaxy S21+ 200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave) (7.05 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Build
OnePlus 12 Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Galaxy S21+ Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
SIM
OnePlus 12 · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Galaxy S21+ · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Type
OnePlus 12 LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Galaxy S21+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Size
6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
OnePlus 12 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Galaxy S21+ 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Resolution
OnePlus 12 1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)
Galaxy S21+ 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection
OnePlus 12 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Galaxy S21+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
OS
Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, OxygenOS 16 (International), ColorOS 16 (China)
Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7
OS
OnePlus 12 Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, OxygenOS 16 (International), ColorOS 16 (China)
Galaxy S21+ Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
Chipset
OnePlus 12 Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Galaxy S21+ Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
CPU
OnePlus 12 Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Galaxy S21+ Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPU
Adreno 750
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
GPU
OnePlus 12 Adreno 750
Galaxy S21+ Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
OnePlus 12 No
Galaxy S21+ No
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Internal
OnePlus 12 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Galaxy S21+ 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Triple
50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Triple
OnePlus 12 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Galaxy S21+ 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Features
Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Features
OnePlus 12 Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Galaxy S21+ LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Video
OnePlus 12 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision
Galaxy S21+ 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Single
32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Single
OnePlus 12 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Galaxy S21+ 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Features
OnePlus 12 HDR, panorama
Galaxy S21+ HDR
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Video
OnePlus 12 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Galaxy S21+ 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
OnePlus 12 Yes, with stereo speakers
Galaxy S21+ Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
OnePlus 12 No
Galaxy S21+ No
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WLAN
OnePlus 12 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Galaxy S21+ Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
OnePlus 12 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
Galaxy S21+ 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Positioning
OnePlus 12 GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Galaxy S21+ GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
OnePlus 12 Yes
Galaxy S21+ Yes
Infrared port
Yes
—
Infrared port
OnePlus 12 Yes
Galaxy S21+ —
Radio
No
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
Radio
OnePlus 12 No
Galaxy S21+ FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB
OnePlus 12 USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Galaxy S21+ USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
OnePlus 12 Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Galaxy S21+ Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Type
Li-Po 5400 mAh
Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Type
OnePlus 12 Li-Po 5400 mAh
Galaxy S21+ Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Charging
100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International)
80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA)
50W wireless, 100% in 55 min
10W reverse wireless
25W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
Charging
OnePlus 12 100W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 26 min (International)
80W wired, PD, QC, 100% in 30 min (USA)
50W wireless, 100% in 55 min
10W reverse wireless
Galaxy S21+ 25W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Colors
Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White)
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
Colors
OnePlus 12 Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, Silver (Glacial White)
Galaxy S21+ Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
Models
PJD110, CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583
SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960
Models
OnePlus 12 PJD110, CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583
Galaxy S21+ SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
SAR
OnePlus 12 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Galaxy S21+ 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 729.99 / £ 499.99
$ 186.89 / £ 167.49 / € 274.90
Price
OnePlus 12 $ 729.99 / £ 499.99
Galaxy S21+ $ 186.89 / £ 167.49 / € 274.90
SAR EU
—
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
OnePlus 12 —
Galaxy S21+ 0.54 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
OnePlus 12
Galaxy S21+
Performance
AnTuTu: 1821801 (v10)
GeekBench: 5124 (v6)
GFXBench ES 3.1: 157fps (offscreen 1080p)
AnTuTu: 622276 (v8)
GeekBench: 3476 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Performance
OnePlus 12 AnTuTu: 1821801 (v10)
GeekBench: 5124 (v6)
GFXBench ES 3.1: 157fps (offscreen 1080p)
Galaxy S21+ AnTuTu: 622276 (v8)
GeekBench: 3476 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
1155 nits max brightness (measured)
883 nits max brightness (measured)
Display
OnePlus 12 1155 nits max brightness (measured)
Galaxy S21+ 883 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera
Photo / Video
Photo / Video
Camera
OnePlus 12 Photo / Video
Galaxy S21+ Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
-26.3 LUFS (Good)
-25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Loudspeaker
OnePlus 12 -26.3 LUFS (Good)
Galaxy S21+ -25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Battery
Active use score 14:11h
—
Battery
OnePlus 12 Active use score 14:11h
Galaxy S21+ —
Battery (old)
—
Endurance rating 114h
Battery (old)
OnePlus 12 —
Galaxy S21+ Endurance rating 114h