Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Vivo Y21d

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; estimated prices are $1099 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 57/100 vs 27/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 300,000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 30 points (57/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 23
Design 75
Value for money 34
Vivo Y21d
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 38
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 300000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 1750
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 180g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 30 points higher (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (100/100 vs 34/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Vivo Y21d
Processor Exynos 2600 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3161830 300000
Geekbench Single 3271 580
Geekbench Multi 11051 1750
Display 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2520 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 180 g 209 g
Price $1099 $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
30
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • 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 Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
23
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Vivo Y21d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
57/100
3161830 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21d Unisoc T7225
27/100 -953.9%
300000 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Vivo Y21d by 953.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
Vivo Y21d
$110

Price difference: $989. Vivo Y21d is cheaper by $989.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (77/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (75/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (100/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 30 points (57/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.