Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (86/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017773 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo X300 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (93/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (86/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21+ over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.