Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 355,351); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.