Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Vivo X300s
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (90/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017773 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Weight | 200 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $723 |
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $276. Vivo X300s was $276 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (94/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (94/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (90/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21+ or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21+ over the Vivo X300s?
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.