Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 725,133); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 725133
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 177g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 725133 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 1 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?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leads on performance (58/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 26/100).