Opinion
Nah… OnePlus 10 Pro is not even better than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
So, OnePlus has recently launched OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 10 Pro smartphones in the global market and the company is working to move to the next level in flagship hardware and software quality. If we compare this phone to our Samsung lineups, we could find that the OnePlus 10 Pro version is not even better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
Why and How Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is better than the OnePlus 10 Pro? Let’s find out more about this.
Display: OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch display that is large and has curved edges on both left and right sides. Meanwhile, the phone has a hole punch design on the top left side of the screen to house a selfie camera. This Chinese phone maker has put a lot of numbers on the specs sheet but in reality, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE display of 6.4-inch size has a better and brighter display that will be with you in outdoor conditions. Yes, if you are expecting to use a Pro display.
Yeah, I know people have their own interests that may take toward OnePlus’s collaboration with Hasselblad, a Swedish manufacturer of camera technology. We’ll come on this topic, after reading the camera numbers.
The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 48-megapixel main camera system, a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle, and an 8MP telephoto camera. On the front side, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a 32MP camera for selfies.
But,
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will get a bright camera with a combination of 12.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP respectively. You’ll see that the 12MP rear camera system of the Galaxy S21 FE beats the OnePlus 10 Pro in terms of quality and color combination.
The Ultra wide-angle shots will show better corners and cover the large-scale view with ease. Even in Zoom, Galaxy S21 FE will give a slightly better user experience while capturing a 2x shot.
True to its name and pricing, the OnePlus 10 Pro offers 8GB of RAM along with 256GB of internal storage. If you are looking to adhere to the 8GB power, then I definitely look towards the Galaxy S21 FE.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a beautiful and stylish rear camera design that looks similar to the Galaxy S21 devices.
Now come to the pricing, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a price tag of 4699 Chinese yuan (translated 739 USD). The device is only available to purchase in China. However, it comes out of the country then it may receive a price hike at around 800 USD.
Meanwhile, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available at 769 USD and you can purchase now via the link given here.
Samsung’s relationship with Google is rock solid. Both companies collaborate on different products to benefit their consumer base. Is it the right time for Samsung to develop a Galaxy-dedicated OS or at least Android for Galaxy?
Google worked with Samsung to optimize Android for foldables and tablets. The company had even launched Android 12L, a version dedicated to large-screen devices. Now, Samsung should work with Google to optimize Android for Galaxy devices.
Samsung flagships are equipped with pro-grade hardware specifications. The company manages to optimize the One UI software accordingly. Meanwhile, there are still a lot of areas, that require significant improvements.
Benefits of Android for Galaxy
Samsung fine-tunes Android for Galaxy products. Meanwhile, Android for Galaxy will make things a lot better, eventually benefitting end users. It shouldn’t be the Tizen approach, but a collaborative progress.
Android optimized for Galaxy devices should allow users to enjoy the power and personalization of the OS. Its optimization level for Galaxy devices will offer faster app launches, performance improvements, and longer battery life.
Samsung owns Exynos, Galaxy AI, Good Lock, and a lot of stunning services. A combined approach can significantly uplevel the user experience. Functional capabilities would also be boosted, taking Galaxy’s experience to a whole new level.
Difficulties
Android’s presence is vast. It’s available across different brands including Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and so on. Samsung is unquestionably the biggest Android vendor but Google could find it difficult to optimize Android for all Galaxies.
The Korean tech giant itself tests and deploys security updates on Galaxy devices. Various applications are already available with better features than Google services such as the Internet. Even Google takes inspiration from Galaxies to develop features for Pixel phones.
Samsung not only has flagship phones, but also brings budget, mid-range, and premium mid-range phones. These products use different hardware such as camera and processor, requiring a need for unified software. Just a collective approach is required to end all kinds of difficulties.
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Google’s Pixel 9 series is official with pretty new AI stuff. The most notable thing that changed with this year’s Pixel phones is the Android installation. I guess, Google took a sip of poison to push Samsung Galaxy’s Android OS superiority further.
Pixel 9 series comes with Android 14, rather than the latest OS. Pixel 8 series and later devices are supported by seven years of OS updates. However, the Pixel 9 will get one less Android upgrade than that it deserves to have.
Google’s decision puts the Pixel 9 together with last year’s Pixel 8 series. Both lineups will end their major upgrade life at Android 21. Well, Pixel phones are neither durable nor Google provides satisfactory support, so don’t expect more than 1 year of service.
The decision, however, aligns with Samsung’s superiority, let’s decode.
The Galaxy S25 series will be the first (imp) to come with Android 15 pre-installed. You can guess how things have been decided by downgrading the Pixel 9 lineup. As a Samsung fan, I always wanted H2 Galaxy products to come with the latest OS.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 also come with Android 14. The OS was released in October last year and is still arriving pre-installed. Google ultimately filled the OS gap between Galaxy foldables and Pixel phones at a cost of Pixel downgrade.
Android 15 might be released on the official channel in October as last year. Eligible Pixel phones will start getting the major firmware update. Samsung is also expected to begin the One UI 7 update rollout for Galaxy models by the end of October.
In the first phase, Samsung’s Android 15 will arrive on flagship phones. However, the Korean tech giant won’t make other users wait much. The One UI 7 update rollout may begin for all eligible Galaxy models before 2024 ends.
Samsung replicated Google’s promise of Android updates, but the plus point is that mid-range and budget Galaxy phones are eligible for at least four major OS upgrades. The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will also be honored with 7 major Android updates.
The Korean tech giant offers the longest software update support in the Android industry. Google’s OS update promise starts from the Pixel 8 series. While mid-range and budget Samsung phones get four Android updates, the premium Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will get 7.
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series smartphones. The lineup is guaranteed for at least seven OS upgrades. The strategy was earlier expected to be applied to Galaxy A55, but the company kept it limited to the flagship phones.
Samsung doesn’t officially consider Galaxy Z as flagship lineup, but it’s the most premium segment. All the novelties that Galaxy S receives also come to foldable phones. Therefore, it’s certain that the company will support its upcoming Galaxy Z phones for 7 years.
Will they survive 7 years?
Sporting a foldable display entirely ends the discussion of longevity. Besides, the pre-applied screen protection film starts to damage within a year of normal usage. Samsung’s innovative foldables are available internationally but support isn’t.
Samsung Care+ plan is also offered by the phone maker for additional protection. However, it still requires the owner to pay the processing fee, which isn’t considerable. Also, the Care+ plan doesn’t cover the Samsung-slapped screen protector film.
So if the Korean phone maker is willing for longer software support, it should rather offer a two-year replacement guarantee on manufacture defects. It would push consumers to prefer foldable phones as they won’t have to worry about display concerns.
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