Side-by-side technical data
vivo V21 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Comparison between vivo V21 and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo V21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 189 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 386,474
- against 365,055
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 365,055 | 386,474 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core processor with 2x Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple | Black, White, Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.7 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 407 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | V21 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2066, V2108 | SM-A526B, SM-A526B/DS, SM-A5260, SM-A526W, SM-A526U, SM-A526U1 |
