Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $215 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $899
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $684. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $684 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (93/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.