Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy M21
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy M21 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.