Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 29/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $950
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 62 points higher (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (55/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $735. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $735 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 62 points (91/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.