OPPO F21 Pro 5G Review: Avoid

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OPPO F21 Pro 5G price in India starts from Rs 26,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage in India.

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This is 27k smartphone and yet, OPPO didn't added Ultra-wide lens which is not acceptable.

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The images also doesn't come out good, it feels like 13k smartphone rather then 27k.

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By the way, it has 64MP primary sensor + 2MP macro +2MP depth while there is 16MP selfie shooter on front.

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OPPO F21 Pro 5G review with Pros and Cons

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The device has 60Hz 6.43-inches AMOLED display, here, I feel, OPPO should have added 90Hz or even 120hz because this is 27k smartphone.

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The display brightness is also not that great, I mean it only has 600nits which is not the best at this price tag.

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The Snapdragon 695 is powerful processor but this 15k chip and not 27k chip, so don't expect performance to be to good.

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Its colorOS, what can I say. The phone runs on ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

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So this is 27k smartphone and yes, OPPO has added only single speaker which very disappointed

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The phone has 4500mAh battery and it supports 33W charging. The battery will last for day.

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Again, if you're heavy user then be ready to charge two time a day.

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Overall, OPPO F21 Pro 5G is not worth buying, you can skip this device and save that money to buy better smartphone

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OPPO F21 Pro 5G Review: Avoid

OPPO F21 Pro 5G price in India starts from Rs 26,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage in India.

OPPO F21 Pro 5G price in India starts from Rs 26,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage in India.

This is 27k smartphone and yet, OPPO didn't added Ultra-wide lens which is not acceptable.

This is 27k smartphone and yet, OPPO didn't added Ultra-wide lens which is not acceptable.

CAMERAS

CAMERAS

The images also doesn't come out good, it feels like 13k smartphone rather then 27k.

The images also doesn't come out good, it feels like 13k smartphone rather then 27k.

By the way, it has 64MP primary sensor + 2MP macro +2MP depth while there is 16MP selfie shooter on front.

By the way, it has 64MP primary sensor + 2MP macro +2MP depth while there is 16MP selfie shooter on front.

OPPO F21 Pro 5G review with Pros and Cons

OPPO F21 Pro 5G review with Pros and Cons

The device has 60Hz 6.43-inches AMOLED display, here, I feel, OPPO should have added 90Hz or even 120hz because this is 27k smartphone.

The device has 60Hz 6.43-inches AMOLED display, here, I feel, OPPO should have added 90Hz or even 120hz because this is 27k smartphone.

Display

Display

The display brightness is also not that great, I mean it only has 600nits which is not the best at this price tag.

The display brightness is also not that great, I mean it only has 600nits which is not the best at this price tag.

The Snapdragon 695 is powerful processor but this 15k chip and not 27k chip, so don't expect performance to be to good.

The Snapdragon 695 is powerful processor but this 15k chip and not 27k chip, so don't expect performance to be to good.

Perforamnce

Perforamnce

Its colorOS, what can I say. The phone runs on ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

Its colorOS, what can I say. The phone runs on ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

OS

OS

So this is 27k smartphone and yes, OPPO has added only single speaker which very disappointed

So this is 27k smartphone and yes, OPPO has added only single speaker which very disappointed

Audio Quality

Audio Quality

The phone has 4500mAh battery and it supports 33W charging. The battery will last for day.

The phone has 4500mAh battery and it supports 33W charging. The battery will last for day.

Battery Life

Battery Life

Again, if you're heavy user then be ready to charge two time a day.

Again, if you're heavy user then be ready to charge two time a day.

Overall, OPPO F21 Pro 5G is not worth buying, you can skip this device and save that money to buy better smartphone

Overall, OPPO F21 Pro 5G is not worth buying, you can skip this device and save that money to buy better smartphone

Verdict

Verdict

Some recommendations

Some recommendations

1. POCO F3 GT 5G 2. OnePlus Nord 2 5G 3. Realme GT ME 5G 4. RealMe 9 Pro Plus 5G (value for money)