Category Breakdown
Oppo A96 (China)
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Performance
83.683.4
Camera
45.529.9
Display
79.976.8
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
78.184.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.747.9
Summary
- The Oppo A96 (China) and Oppo F21 Pro 5G both feature a 6.43-inch display with similar resolutions and pixel densities, but the A96 uses an OLED panel while the F21 Pro 5G has an AMOLED display, which may affect color vibrancy.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 695 chipset, ensuring comparable performance, but the F21 Pro 5G offers a slightly more versatile camera setup with a 64 MP main sensor compared to the A96's 48 MP.
- Both phones have a 4500 mAh battery with 33W charging, providing similar endurance.
- The A96 runs on Android 11 with ColorOS 12, while the F21 Pro 5G ships with Android 12 and is upgradable to Android 14, offering a more recent software experience.
- In terms of build, both phones have identical dimensions and weight, but the F21 Pro 5G includes NFC connectivity, which the A96 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A96 (China)
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2022, January 12
2022, April 12
Announced
2022, January 12
2022, April 12
Description
N/A
Also known as Oppo F21s Pro 5G
Display
Size
6.43"
6.43"
Type
OLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HDR)
AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Schott Xensation glass
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 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, 100% in 63 minReverse wired
33W wired, PD, 31% in 15 min, 100% in 63 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm (6.30 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm (6.30 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
Weight
171 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Pink
Rainbow Spectrum, Cosmic Black, Dawnlight Gold, Starlight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, ColorOS 12
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

