Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo Y21

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Vivo Y21
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 56
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Vivo Y21, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (76/100 vs 49/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y21: The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Vivo Y21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3119308 524785
Geekbench Single 3041 771
Geekbench Multi 9494 1980
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2584 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP65
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 209 g
Launch price $178
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y21
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -494.4%
524785 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Vivo Y21 by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Vivo Y21
$178
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (50/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (76/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.