Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y21
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1299 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 524,785).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $1299
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y21, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100, 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $178 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y21 by 570.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1121. Vivo Y21 was $1121 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y21?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.