Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Vivo Y21d

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Vivo Y21d (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21d leads — 27/100 vs 16/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo Y21d is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
Vivo Y21d
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 38
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 209g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Vivo Y21d scores 11 points higher (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Vivo Y21d
Processor Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 300000
Geekbench Single 580
Geekbench Multi 1750
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1608
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 209 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Vivo Y21d
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (55/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Vivo Y21d is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.