Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; estimated prices are $215 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 37/100 vs 19/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Better camera (25/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $170 vs $215
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 18 points higher (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 1214772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $215 | $170 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $45. Vivo iQOO Z11x is cheaper by $45.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A21s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.