Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo Y21
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1099 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo Y21, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (58/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (97/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $178 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Vivo Y21 by 478.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $921. Vivo Y21 was $921 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (97/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.