The F21 Pro series just went official for the Indian market and it is composed of two models: the 4G variant and the 5G variant. The OPPO F21 Pro 5G belongs to the midrange segment and it is a perfect rival for the latest mid-ranger from Xiaomi’s sub-brand: the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Each of these two handsets has its pro and cons, but which one is the best? A lot of people are asking themselves which one to buy and it may be not easy for everyone to find out. This comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus and the OPPO F21 Pro 5G will hopefully help you by highlighting the differences between these two phones.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs OPPO F21 Pro 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ OPPO F21 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm,
204 g		 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm,
173 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G, octa-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 64 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W 4500 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM slot, 5G dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G has a very attractive design, just like most of the OPPO phones out there. First of all, it is very thin and lightweight: its thickness is just 7.5 mm and it weighs just 173 grams. Further, it has an elegant look and two outstanding RGB ring lights around the rear cameras which can be used as notification LEDs. Last but not least, it is more compact than its rival. The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus provides better protection against dust and water thanks to the IP53 certification, but it is a bigger phone and uglier than the OPPO F21 Pro 5G, even though it comes with a glass back.

 

Display

If your goal is to get the most advanced display, then your best choice is the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. First of all, it has a wider panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches. Further, this Super AMOLED panel sporting a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels has a higher 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10 certification, as well as a higher brightness reaching up to 1200 nits at its peak. The OPPO F21 Pro 5G has an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution as well, but it lacks a high refresh rate and the HDR10 certification, so its image quality should be less impressive. Both the phones have a side-mounted fingerprint reader and the OPPO F21 Pro 5G, as mentioned above, adds two RGB ring lights around the cameras which can be used as notification LEDs.

 

Specs & Software

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G mobile platform found on the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus is superior to the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset found on the OPPO F21 Pro 5G. That is why the Xiaomi mid-ranger wins the hardware comparison. Further, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus provides a higher amount of internal storage in its most advanced configuration: up to 256 GB instead of just 128 GB. On the other hand, the OPPO F21 Pro 5G runs a more recent Android version: it has Android 12 customized by ColorOS 12, while the Redmi device ships with Android 11.

 

Camera

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus is equipped with a superior camera setup. It has a 108 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera, as well as a 16 MP selfie snapper. The OPPO F21 Pro 5G comes with an inferior 64 MP main camera and it lacks an ultrawide sensor, which gets replaced by a useless depth sensor.

 

Battery

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus are equipped with 4500 mAh batteries, but the OPPO F21 Pro 5G should be able to provide a longer battery life because it has a smaller and more efficient display. The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus charges quicker thanks to 120W fast charging.

 

Price

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus sells for Rs. 20,999 / $275 in the Indian market, while you need Rs. 26,999 / $355 to purchase the OPPO F21 Pro 5G. With the actual prices, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus wins the comparison thanks to a better display, superior camera, better chipset, and faster charging.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs OPPO F21 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+

PRO

  • Faster charging
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • IP53 certification
  • Better camera
  • 120W fast charging

CONS

  • Inferior design

 

 

OPPO F21 Pro 5G

PRO

  • Android 12 out of the box
  • RGB ring lights
  • Better design
  • Reverse charging
  • More compact

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

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