Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo Y21

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) 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 Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 44/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 25 points (69/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo Y21
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 56
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo Y21, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 25 points higher (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (66/100 vs 49/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 Vivo Y21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3119308 524785
Geekbench Single 3041 771
Geekbench Multi 9494 1980
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 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) 2600 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP65
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 209 g
Launch price $178
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo Y21
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -494.4%
524785 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo Y21 by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Vivo Y21
$178
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (78/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (58/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (66/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 25 points (69/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo Y21?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.