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 — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 177g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 753345 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| 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 | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
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, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 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?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 3 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 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.