Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 20/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy M21
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 13 points higher (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (81/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.