Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo V21e
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Vivo V21e
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 201g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Vivo V21e, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Vivo V21e by 663.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (52/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.