Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 200g vs 216g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (90/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017773 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 200 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (95/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (65/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (90/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21+ over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.