Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 355,351); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Vivo X Fold6
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (94/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.