Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT are the two much-awaited smartphones that debuted in India this week. While the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been launched as the successor to last year’s Galaxy S20 FE 5G, the OnePlus 9RT comes as an upgrade to the OnePlus 9R that the Chinese company introduced to offer an affordable yet flagship-like experience in the country. did. Despite being positioned differently by their manufacturers, both the new phones have some key similarities that make them comparable. So, are they the best value flagship phones you can buy today?
We discuss this more on this week’s episode of the Gadgets 360 Podcast. of class, host Akhil Arora Speak with Deputy Review Editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewers sheldon pinto to talk about Samsung Galaxy S21 FE And OnePlus 9RT, Roydon has review units for both models up for testing, while Sheldon reviews the Galaxy S21 FE’s predecessor Galaxy S20 FE 5G Last year.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE price in India will start 54,999 for the 128GB storage variant at Rs. The phone also offers a 256GB model that is priced at Rs. 58,999. samsung Currently running a cashback offer under which customers using HDFC Bank cards will get Rs. 5,000 off the price of Galaxy S21 FE – no matter which variant they choose. This effectively brings the phone to as low as Rs. 49,999.
In contrast, the OnePlus 9RT has started 42,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB model at Rs. 46,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option.
Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE isn’t a significant upgrade over the Galaxy S20 FE 5G. The phone comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by octa-core Exynos 2100 SoC, with 8GB of RAM as standard. There is a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens, along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and an 8-megapixel telephoto shooter.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G first impressions: Riding the wave
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W super-fast wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging. There is also reverse wireless charging support. Furthermore, the phone has an IP68-certified dust- and water-resistant build.
If you look at the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, it all looks the same. Last year’s phone was, in fact, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC that offers performance practically on par with the latest Exynos chip. That model also came with a slightly larger 6.5-inch AMOLED display.
In the case of the OnePlus 9RT, the smartphone has some of the most notable upgrades OnePlus 9R, it comes with snapdragon 888 SoC that’s uplifting Snapdragon 870 Chip available on last year’s model. The new chip is also the one that is giving power oneplus 9 And oneplus 9 pro,
The triple camera setup of the OnePlus 9RT also has an upgraded primary sensor compared to the OnePlus 9R. This is essentially the 50-megapixel sensor that was available as a secondary camera on the OnePlus 9 Pro.
OnePlus 9RT first impressions: A beautifully crafted powerhouse
It is worth noting here that the OnePlus 9RT has arrived in India just a few days after the company launched oneplus 10 pro As its next flagship in China. new model also Debut expected in India In the near future.
Similarly, Samsung is currently busy preparing for launch Of Galaxy S22 series as its new top-end offering. It will arrive in India soon after its global debut.
We discuss whether the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT are worth the price they are available for. We also take note of the fact that since the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and OnePlus 9R are still available in the market, are they better than the newer models? You can catch it all by hitting the play button from the Spotify player embedded above.
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