Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 725,133); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2577
- Lighter: 177g vs 188g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 725133
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 725133 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (32/100 vs 26/100).