iQOO despite being a relatively new brand has gained massive popularity amongst the audience for its premium gaming smartphones. The brand has gradually crawled up the ladder and is giving the existing players a stiff competition. Samsung and OnePlus are amongst the top rivals of iQOO in the premium smartphone market. The iQOO 9 is one of the latest gaming handsets that you can buy in India under Rs. 35,000 price mark that goes up against the likes of the Galaxy S21 FE and the OnePlus 10R. But what if you have to buy any one of this model? You can read on this comparison article to be sure of your next buy amongst these three models. Take a look:
Display Specifications
The Galaxy S21 FE comes loaded with a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus layer on top. The panel offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The bezel-less panel sports a punch-hole design for the selfie camera. The panel further supports a 403ppi pixel density besides a refresh rate of 120Hz.
You can get absolute clarity with the OnePlus 10R’s 6.7-inch AMOLED display. This handset definitely offers one of the most vivid and beautiful screens in its league. The QHD+ resolution along with 120Hz refesh rate, and a pixel density of 394ppi makes it suitable for high resolution video playback.
The iQOO 9 features 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels. For a responsive touch, it offers a refresh rate of 120Hz. A Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection layer covers the display on this iQOO phone.
The OnePlus 10R offers a better panel compared to the remaining two specifically if your preference is higher resolution.
Camera Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a triple camera setup on the back with a 12MP f/1.8 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto shooter, and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens. The capabilities that are accessible with this configuration includes Dual Pixel autofocus, Phase Detection autofocus, LED flash, ISO Control, Exposure adjustment, Continuous Shooting, HDR mode, Auto Flash, and Face detection. Located on the front is a 32MP sensor with an f/2.2 selfie shooter.
The OnePlus 10R’s rear panel houses a 50MP f/1.8 wide-angle camera, which is supported by an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. A 16MP f/2.4 Wide Angle Camera has been installed on the front of the device by OnePlus, allowing for on-the-go, detailed selfies.
The iQOO 9 is packed with a 48MP f/1.79 primary camera with gimbal stabilization. Aiding the main sensor is a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 13MP f/2.46 telephoto lens. The front of the device has a 16MP f/2.45 primary camera for taking decent selfies.
Configuration and Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE draws its power from the Exynos 2100 CPU combined with upto 8GB of RAM. The finest experience is guaranteed with this premium in-house Samsung octa-core chipset. The whole graphics experience is handled by the Mali-G78 MP14 GPU. The 4500mAh Li-ion battery within the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is strong and it supports 25W fast charging and wireless charging.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset and 8GB RAM are installed in the OnePlus 10R. The device’s controls all the activities with this high-end Octa-core CPU with a Cortex A78 and Cortex A55 configuration that runs at 2.85GHz. The company has also included a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU, which guarantees a fantastic visual experience. The smartphone has a built-in 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery for power delivery. Additionally, it includes support for an 80W Super VOOC Charging system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus CPU and a potent 8GB RAM are included in the iQOO 9. Additional features include an Adreno 660 GPU that provide a high-end gaming experience. The smartphone is equipped with a 4350mAh Li-ion battery to enable extended usage. The phone may be fully charged in just 18 minutes thanks to the 120W Flash Charging system.
Storage and Connectivity
There is a huge upto 256GB internal storage capacity on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which is ample for storing photos and videos. It is compatible with A-GPS, 4G VoLTE, 5G, Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Mobile Hotspot, and other connectivity options.
The inbuilt storage on the OnePlus 10R is non-expandable and is upto 256GB. For communication purposes, this handset supports both 4G and 5G VoLTE network connections. Other connectivity options included are Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.2, USB Type-C, and A-GPS with Glonass.
The iQOO 9 ships with upto 256GB of internal storage. Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, NFC, and 5G and 4GVoLTE networks are among the other connectivity choices that are included.
All three phones in this list offer a flagship grade performance under Rs. 35,000 price tag in India. However, The iQOO 9 offers a better gaming experience.
