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Galaxy S21 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 4

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Samsung · 2021

Galaxy S21 Ultra

Galaxy S21 Ultra
88/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,199 USD
OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 4

OnePlus Nord 4
89/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus Nord 4 BETTER THAN Galaxy S21 Ultra?

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Galaxy S21 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 4Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORGalaxy S21OnePlus NordLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging25WStandard25W
Main Camera Sensor108 MP50 MP108 MP
Screen Display Size6.8"6.74"6.8"
Chassis Weight228gN/A228g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S21 Ultra:
  • ✓771g lighter chassis (228g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$8800 lower launch MSRP ($1199 vs $9999)
  • ✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord 4:
  • ✓Larger 5,500 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.74" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy S21 UltraOnePlus Nord 4
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus Nord 4 Wins Display
Screen Type & TechDynamic AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Screen Size6.8"6.74"
Resolution & Density3200x1440 (515 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,500 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 OnePlus Nord 4 Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 11Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S21 Ultra Wins Camera
Primary Camera108 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung HM350 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens40 MP, f/2.212 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S21 Ultra Lightest Chassis
Dimensions165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mmN/A
Weight228 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Nord 4 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging25W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1199Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord 4 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord 4 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S21 Ultra:
Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP
When to buy OnePlus Nord 4:
Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 87.8 · Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S21 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 4

Which phone is better: Galaxy S21 Ultra or OnePlus Nord 4?

OnePlus Nord 4 leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Galaxy S21 Ultra (87.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 87.8 and Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S21 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 4?

Galaxy S21 Ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord 4 features a 6.74-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S21 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 4?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S21 Ultra scores 100/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord 4 scores 80/100.

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