Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $215 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 234,339); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $1900
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 16/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $215 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1685. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $1685 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.