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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | Android 12 (upgradable to Android 14 / ColorOS 14) |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| User Interface | ColorOS 12.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | AI System Booster, RAM Expansion up to 5GB |
| Display | |
| Notch | Single punch-hole cutout (top-left) |
| Features | 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, Dual Orbit Lights, Netflix HD & Amazon Prime Video HD certified, Eye Care mode |
| Brightness | 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.43 inches (99.8 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 ratio |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive touchscreen, Multi-touch, 180Hz touch sampling rate |
| Pixel Density | ~409 ppi density |
| Screen Protection | Schott Xensation glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole cutout |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~85.3% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No (Electronic Image Stabilization / EIS) |
| Zoom | Up to 6x digital zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 64MP (f/1.7, 26mm wide, 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF) + 2MP Macro (f/2.4) + 2MP Depth (f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.7 (wide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 64 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) |
| Camera Setup | AI Triple Camera Setup |
| Shooting Modes | Night Mode, Expert, Portrait, Time-lapse, Slow-motion, Panorama, Macro, Text Scanner |
| Camera Features | Bokeh Flare Portrait, Dual Orbit Lights notification rings, AI Scene Enhancement, Flash Snapshot |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 16MP (f/2.4, 27mm wide, 1/3.09", 1.0µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Punch-hole) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Front Portrait Bokeh, Selfie Night Mode, Screen Flash |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Schott Xensation), matte iridescent glass back, flat plastic frame |
| Width | 73.2 mm |
| Colors | Rainbow Spectrum, Cosmic Black |
| Height | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 173 grams |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Ruggedness | Schott Xensation front glass protection |
| Waterproof | IPX4 splash resistant |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh non-removable |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Placement | Internal (Non-removable) |
| Battery Type | Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC (31% in 15 min, 100% in 63 min) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSDXC card slot (up to 1 TB) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Yes |
| GPRS | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G SA/NSA |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM |
| SIM Slot | Dual Nano-SIM Slot + dedicated microSD slot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| SAR Value | 0.95 W/kg (head), 0.89 W/kg (body) |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Geomagnetic sensor |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes (Hardware Gyroscope) |
| Face Unlock | Yes (AI Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Ambient light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes (In-display optical fingerprint scanner) |
| Finger Sensor Position | In-display (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps playback, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (Mono speaker) |
| Audio Features | Real HD Sound 3.0, noise cancellation mic |
| More | |
| Made By | Oppo |
| Features | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, Dual Orbit Lights RGB rings, 33W SUPERVOOC charging, Rainbow Spectrum matte shimmer design, IPX4 splash resistance |
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G combines next-generation high-speed connectivity with an ultra-slim, glowing industrial design. Sporting an exceptionally thin 7.5mm profile and weighing only 173 grams, the handset features flat retro edges and an iridescent Rainbow Spectrum matte finish that shimmers under light while repelling fingerprint smudges, backed by IPX4 splash resistance. A standout visual signature is its Dual Orbit Lights—twin RGB illumination rings enclosing the rear camera lenses that softly pulse for notifications, incoming calls, and charging progress. The front showcases a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400) AMOLED display protected by Schott Xensation glass, delivering vibrant contrast, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, and an optical under-display fingerprint reader. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm's efficient 6nm Snapdragon 695 5G octa-core processor paired with Adreno 619 graphics, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (expandable up to 5GB via RAM Expansion), and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via its dedicated microSDXC card slot. Photography is driven by an AI triple camera array consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor, complemented by a 16MP punch-hole front selfie camera. With a 4500 mAh battery supporting 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging (100% in 63 minutes), NFC, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and ColorOS based on Android, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G provides seamless 5G capability in a lightweight, eye-catching package.
