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OPPO F21 Pro 5G overview

After earning plaudits for its OPPO Reno7 series, the brand unveiled the newest members of its F-series family – OPPO F21 Pro and OPPO F21 Pro 5G in mid-2022. Both handsets differ in various aspects, and the F21 Pro 5G, because of its heavier price tag, competes with OPPO’s very own Reno7 5G. The F21 Pro 5G moves away from the F21 Pro in terms of the glittery rear panel but has added something that makes it stand out.

OPPO F21 Pro 5G’s price places it among a bouquet of feature-rich smartphones that boast various segment-first features. Does the OPPO F21 Pro 5G do enough to make its mark? We tested the handset to see how it fares in terms of performance, user experience, and camera capabilities.

Pros

• RGB light around the camera hump
• Trendy design
• Excellent day-time photography

Cons

• Low refresh rate (60 Hz)
• Unsatisfactory night photography performance
• No 4K video recording

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User experience and features

Design

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G combines style and durability, featuring an impressive plastic body and a captivating design. Available in Cosmic Black and Rainbow Spectrum colours, it offers a visually striking experience. The flat frame provides a comfortable grip reminiscent of the latest iPhones. Despite its 4,500 mAh battery, the device feels lightweight and well-balanced. The inclusion of a 3.5 mm headphone jack is a noteworthy feature, although there is no microSD card slot for expandable storage. The OPPO F21 Pro 5G stands out as one of the best-looking smartphones in its segment. Its fusion of aesthetics and durability makes it a compelling choice in the market.

Cameras

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G boasts a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera, 2MP monochrome sensor, and 2MP Macro lens. While lacking an Ultra-Wide or telephoto lens, the camera app offers various modes and features for versatile photography, including Night Mode, Expert Mode, and Portrait Mode. The 64MP sensor captures detailed and pleasing pictures in daylight; the smartphone even supports 108MP image capture. For selfies, the 16MP front camera performs well when filters are turned off, though a 32MP option would have been more fitting for its price range. The OPPO F21 Pro 5G does not support 4K video recording due to processor limitations.

Battery

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G comes equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery and supports 33 W SuperVOOC fast charging via USB Type-C. The included charger can fully charge the battery in just over an hour. Heavy users may need to top up the battery for a few minutes to last the day. It is not the fastest-charging smartphone or equipped with the largest battery compared to the competition and adding either of these features would have enhanced its value proposition.

Display

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G features a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. While it has a 60 Hz refresh rate, the 180 Hz touch sampling rate enhances gaming performance. Although not the fastest, the in-display optical fingerprint sensor unlocks the phone reliably. With a peak brightness of 600 nits, the AMOLED display offers vibrant colours and good contrast. It supports streaming up to 1080p on platforms like Prime Video and Netflix. However, the lack of stereo speakers affects the multimedia experience on the OPPO F21 Pro 5G.

Network connectivity

This F21 Pro 5G features dual nano-SIM card slots, and you can place 5G-enabled SIM cards in both slots. It can handle up to six 5G bands, ensuring strong network coverage. The device is equipped with Bluetooth v5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi for seamless wireless connectivity. You will not experience any call drops or connectivity issues while using the handset.

Performance and software

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, an Octa-Core processor that clocks up to 2.2 GHz. It achieved a Single-Core score of 681 and a multi-core score of 1805 on Geekbench 5 while scoring 310725 points on AnTuTu. In terms of gaming, the device can handle games like COD: Mobile and BGIM at medium to high graphics settings but not ultra settings. It offers around 60 fps on COD: Mobile and remains cool during extended gaming sessions.

Operating System

The handset comes with ColorOS 12, based on Android 11. However, considering the launch timing, it would have been better if it had the Android 12 OS. ColorOS 12 has undergone significant improvements and offers a wide range of features and customisation options. On the downside, the device includes a fair amount of bloatware, with some pre-installed apps that cannot be disabled or uninstalled.

OPPO F21 Pro - Exciting deals and offers

You can enjoy exciting deals and offers on the OPPO F21 Pro 5G handset while shopping for it on Bajaj Mall. You can also avail of hefty discounts and EMI deals. By using the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card, you can purchase the smartphone on No Cost EMI.

Making the purchase even more convenient is a selectively valid zero down payment offer. Moreover, with No Cost EMI plans, you can repay the amount over 1 to 60 months.

How to buy the OPPO F21 Pro on EMI

You can purchase the OPPO F21 Pro 5G smartphone on No Cost EMI using the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card by following these steps:

Here is how you can buy the handset from Bajaj Mall:

1. Head to the Bajaj Mall website and sign in
2. Search for OPPO F21 Pro 5G and select your preferred variant
3. Add it to your cart and choose your address
4. Select your preferred EMI terms
5. Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number to place the order