Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 177g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 753345 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.