Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $215 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 192g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $499
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $284. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $284 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.