Home > Smartphone comparison > Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Vivo V30 Pro
72points
Samsung Galaxy S21
66points
Vivo V30 Pro
$244
5G128GBQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Comparison winner
$244
256GB / 8GB RAM256GB / 12GB RAM
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249 facts in comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21
Vivo V30 Pro
Why is Samsung Galaxy S21 better than Vivo V30 Pro?
- Has wireless charging?
- Has branded damage-resistant glass?
- Has stereo speakers?
- 1.6x better video recording quality (main camera)?
4320 x 24 fpsvs2160 x 30 fps - Has a dual-tone LED flash?
- 17 g lighter?
171 gvs188 g - Has a BSI sensor?
- Has 5G support?
Why is Vivo V30 Pro better than Samsung Galaxy S21?
- 25% more battery power?
5000 mAhvs4000 mAh - 7.6% higher pixel density?
453 ppivs421 ppi - 4GB more RAM memory?
12GBvs8GB - 36.11% higher resolution?
1260 x 2800 pxvs1080 x 2400 px - 1.7x more megapixels (main camera)?
50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MPvs64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP - 9.35% bigger screen size?
6.78"vs6.2" - 5x more megapixels (front camera)?
50MPvs10MP - 256GB more internal storage?
512GBvs256GB
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Price comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21
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User reviews
Overall rating
Samsung Galaxy S21
8.3
29 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S21
8.3/10
29 User reviews
Vivo V30 Pro
9.0
2 User reviews
Vivo V30 Pro
9.0/10
2 User reviews
Features
Build quality
8.9/10
28 votes
6.0/10
2 votes
Display quality
9.3/10
28 votes
6.5/10
2 votes
Battery life
8.0/10
28 votes
6.5/10
2 votes
Photography
8.8/10
28 votes
7.5/10
2 votes
Performance
8.6/10
28 votes
8.5/10
2 votes
Comments
Fabio
2 years ago
10 / 10
Doesn't justify paying 3x for an iPhone, when it's inferior
10 / 10
It doesn't make sense to pay three times more for an iPhone 12, when technically it's inferior to the Galaxy S21. Unless you want to show a social status. The marketing of Apple is very strong, turning it into a "desire", but technically, the numbers show that the S21 is an excellent device, with far superior cameras, battery, and processors. They are both fine devices. If you want to buy the best, use logic and buy the Galaxy S21. If you want to show a "social status", use your feelings, spend three times more, and get an iPhone.
17 users found this helpful
Maitham
2 years ago
10 / 10
This phone makes my life easier.
Maitham
2 years ago
10 / 10
This phone made my life easier. Since I was moving from the samsung galaxy s7 edge to the samsung galaxy s21 is amazing. The display is 1440p, which is perfect. It has a 3880 mah battery, which is pretty decent. 3 cameras for all types of shooting and many more. From a gaming experience I can tell you, it has never been better, it is quick and responsive as I multitasking on it. So I highly recommend it. The only problem you might face is finding a case. I recommend ringke (search it) and they have nice cases for good prices.
Pros
- Great display
- Great cameras for professional use
- Outstanding performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Hard to find a case
5 users found this helpful
Eddy
2 years ago
10 / 10
A Worthy Representative of a High-End Range
Eddy
2 years ago
10 / 10
A comprehensive phone in all aspects, Sound, Display, Battery, and Operating System,The daily use experience is excellent
Pros
- Display
- Battery
- Operating System
- Its weight
- Can be perfectly managed with just one hand
Cons
- Falls short compared to other High-End phones that use Snapdragon Processor
- Plastic cover
3 users found this helpful
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Design
weight
171 g
188 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness
7.9 mm
7.5 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width
71.2 mm
75.1 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height
151.7 mm
164.4 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP54
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume
85.33 cm³
92.6 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S21)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
screen size
6.2"
6.78"
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density
421 ppi
453 ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution
1080 x 2400 px
1260 x 2800 px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate
240Hz
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)
1300 nits
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
∅
Vivo V30 Pro: Not applicable
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
Performance
internal storage
256GB
512GB
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM
8GB
12GB
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version
Android 11
Android 14
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu benchmark score
677991
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
5490
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
5760
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
1800
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
3339 (Samsung Exynos 2100)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)
1334 (Samsung Exynos 2100)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Cameras
megapixels (main camera)
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
megapixels (front camera)
10MP
50MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)
4320 x 24 fps
2160 x 30 fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.2
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
has clipboard warnings
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro (Android 14)
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro (Android 14)
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro (Android 14)
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 11)
✔Vivo V30 Pro (Android 14)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 11)
✖Vivo V30 Pro (Android 14)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Can play games while they download
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 11)
✔Vivo V30 Pro (Android 14)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
battery power
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed
25W
80W
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed
15W
∅
Vivo V30 Pro: Not applicable
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed
4.5W
∅
Vivo V30 Pro: Not applicable
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
Audio
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
✖Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
number of microphones
2
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Features
has 5G support
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✖Vivo V30 Pro
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed
3000 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 2100)
4700 MBits/s (Mediatek Dimensity 8200)
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed
422 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 2100)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V30 Pro)
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB version
3.2
2
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
Miscellaneous
has a video light
✔Samsung Galaxy S21
✔Vivo V30 Pro
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
DirectX version
12 (Samsung Exynos 2100)
12 (Mediatek Dimensity 8200)
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
GPU name
Mali G78 MP14
Samsung Galaxy S21
Mali G610 MP6
Vivo V30 Pro
The name of the integrated GPU.
Price comparison
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$244
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$290
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$275
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$240
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$249
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