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 — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S21 is faster in AnTuTu (1,081,778 vs 820,210); the Samsung Galaxy S21 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1081778 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1435 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3555 vs 3012
- Lighter: 169g vs 194g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Samsung Galaxy S21 scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1081778 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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, One UI 3.1 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.6×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
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
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 4000 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 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 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 5 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 55/100, 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 (63/100 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.