Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Vivo Y21d

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Vivo Y21d
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d 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 Y21d, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (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 Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Vivo Y21d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 580
Geekbench Multi 9494 1750
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2584 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 209 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • 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 Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Vivo Y21d
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (50/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (76/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

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

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 Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Vivo Y21d?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.