Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs Vivo Y21d

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) and the Vivo Y21d (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 27/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21d — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 81
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y21d
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 38
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs the Vivo Y21d, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 10 points higher (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Vivo Y21d
Processor Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 300000
Geekbench Single 580
Geekbench Multi 1750
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, One UI 7 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
81
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknown
Vivo Y21d
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim or the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21d — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim and the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim or the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim over the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.