Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo Y21d
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; estimated prices are $1299 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d 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 300,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Vivo Y21d
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 300000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $110 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Vivo Y21d, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 300000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $110 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo Y21d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Vivo Y21d by 1072.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1189. Vivo Y21d is cheaper by $1189.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (86/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Vivo Y21d?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.