HMD XR21
#1182
Oppo A96 (China)
#2223Category Breakdown
HMD XR21
Oppo A96 (China)
Performance
83.483.6
Camera
19.145.5
Display
81.379.9
Battery
31.530.6
Build
73.50.2
Connectivity
87.878.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.050.7
Summary
- The HMD XR21 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a plastic back, weighing 231g, while the Oppo A96 is lighter at 171g with a more compact design but lacks specified materials.
- The XR21 has a larger 6.49-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the 6.43-inch OLED display of the A96, which supports HDR but has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 695 chipset, but the XR21 has 6GB of RAM, while the A96 offers configurations with up to 12GB.
- In terms of cameras, the XR21 has a 64 MP rear camera versus the A96's 48 MP, though both can shoot 1080p video; the A96 includes gyro-EIS for stabilization.
- The XR21's battery capacity is slightly higher at 4800mAh compared to the A96's 4500mAh, with both supporting 33W charging.
- The XR21 runs on Android 12, while the A96 operates on Android 11 with ColorOS 12, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD XR21
Oppo A96 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, May 14
2022, January 12
Announced
2024, May 14
2022, January 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.49"
6.43"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
OLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HDR)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
33W wired, PD, 100% in 63 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm (6.30 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
Weight
231 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black
Black, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 11, ColorOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass