Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 33/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $950 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 54 points higher (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017773 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $999 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Vivo X300 Ultra is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (96/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (77/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (50/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 54 points (87/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21+ over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.