Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Vivo V21e
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 49/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Vivo V21e
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 180g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Vivo V21e, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 17 points higher (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3113347 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3235 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10904 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Vivo V21e by 501.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Vivo V21e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.