Vivo S20 Pro vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Vivo S20 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S21 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 78/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S20 Pro
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Vivo S20 Pro better?
- Overall rating 78/100
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S20 Pro vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Vivo S21 Pro scores 1 points higher (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S20 Pro | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2348248 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.0×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S20 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S20 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S20 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S20 Pro and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S20 Pro or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro edges out the Vivo S20 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S20 Pro and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Should you choose the Vivo S20 Pro over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.