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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs vivo X70 Pro Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and vivo X70 Pro Plus: 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 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
vivo X70 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 899,400
- against 749,000
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Weight
- 209 g
- against 229 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 55 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 749,000 | 899,400 Best value |
| 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 1 Cortex-X1 at 3.0 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown, Grey | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.1 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % | 90.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Stylus Support | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 55 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px | 3,200 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 515 ppi | 517 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | LTPO, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8 |
| 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 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.02 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.71 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.58 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,000 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 422 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | X70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS, SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W, SM-G998N, SM-G9980 | V2145A, V2114 |
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