Vivo V21s vs Vivo X300s

The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 551,706); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Performance 42
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 81
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Vivo V21s better?
  • Lighter: 176g vs 217g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 551706
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 752
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (81/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo V21s: The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo V21s Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 800U Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 551706 3703823
Geekbench Single 752 3228
Geekbench Multi 1836 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2404 2800x1260
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 44 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm
Weight 176 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Vivo V21s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo V21s and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo V21s MediaTek Dimensity 800U
47/100
551706 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +85.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Vivo V21s by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21s
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (83/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (81/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Vivo V21s over the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.