Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy S21 (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,074,811); the Samsung Galaxy S21 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 210g).
Samsung Galaxy S21
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 169g vs 210g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1074811
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S21 — 22/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (79/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1074811 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy S21 by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (92/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (79/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.