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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G vs vivo X70 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and vivo X70 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,450 mAh
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- OS Version
- 15
- against 11
vivo X70 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 200 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 749,100 | 694,499 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,334 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,339 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver, Red, Purple, Pink | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Metal, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh Best value | 4,450 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 398 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.65 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 422 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | X70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960 | V2134A, V2105 |
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