Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo V21e
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 49/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V21e has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo V21e
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 171g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo V21e, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 26 points higher (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo V21e by 486.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (73/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 26 points (75/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.