Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 20/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy M21
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 10 points higher (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.