Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,773 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017773 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1435 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3555 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Samsung Galaxy S21+ scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1017773 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ leads on performance (62/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21+ over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users.