OnePlus 10R Vs Galaxy S21 FE: Which Budget Flagship Is Better?
The OnePlus 10R entry-level flagship is for those who want a flagship phone that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, but an alternative is the Galaxy S21 FE. So how do these two phones compare? With flagship phones nearing and even crossing the $1000 mark these days, there is a market for affordable premium smartphones. A few manufacturers already cater to this market segment by launching cheaper versions of their high-end models. These phones primarily have the same performance as their more expensive siblings but also come with some tradeoffs to keep the price tag low.
Samsung's first Galaxy FE smartphone was the Korea-exclusive Galaxy Note FE. The phone was based on the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 that was recalled due to safety issues. Then in 2020, Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 FE, the first globally-available Fan Edition smartphone that was a cheaper version of the Galaxy S20. It followed it up with the Galaxy S21 FE in Jan. 2022, based on the Galaxy S21 series.
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Both OnePlus and Samsung have adopted the same choice of materials for their budget flagships. Buyers will find glass on the front and plastic on the back of either phone. However, while the Galaxy S21 FE opts for a curved aluminum frame and adds water- and dust resistance (IP68), the OnePlus 10R has a flat plastic frame and lacks any ingress protection. Despite a strikingly different rear design, the OnePlus 10R and Galaxy S21 FE both have a centered punch hole in their displays. The former is available in Sierra Black and Forest Green, while the Galaxy S211 FE can be purchased in White, Graphite, Lavender and Olive.
The OnePlus 10R is the bigger phone with its 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+
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