Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 20/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Samsung Galaxy M21
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 2 points higher (22/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (45/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (86/100 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 Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy M21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.