Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 355,351); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M21s by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M21s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21s over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.