Compare: Samsung Galaxy M21 (4GB RAM, 64GB) vs Vivo Z1 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Samsung Galaxy M21 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is a slightly better phone than the Vivo Z1 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Samsung Galaxy M21 (4GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Samsung Galaxy M21 (4GB RAM, 64GB)	Vivo Z1 Pro (6GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	32.3	31.5
Value for Money Score	69.7	68.9
Price	₹ 13,999 onwards	₹ 13,990 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Mar, 2020	Jul, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to Android 11
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.4 inches	6.53 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes
Display Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Super AMOLED	N/A
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712Ranked #32 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 616
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	microUSB
Primary Camera	48MP + 8MP + 5MP	16MP + 8MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: f/2.0 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.2 aperture; 12mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 5MP: f/2.2 aperture; Depth Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]; EIS	16MP: F/1.8 Aperture, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 16mm Focal Length (ultrawide), 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, AI filter, Backlight HDR, Portrait bokeh, Portrait light, AR stickers, Slow motion, Time Lapse, AI Beauty, Live Photo
Secondary Camera	20MP	32MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.0 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, HDR	F/2.0 Aperture, AI Filters, AR stickers, Portrait light effects, Live Photo, AI Beauty
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes (Wireless)	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.9 mmMedium	8.85 mmMedium
Weight	188 gmMedium	201 gmHeavy
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	77.3 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Decent looks and build quality - very similar to the Samsung Galaxy M31, with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - the only major difference is the camera module which houses a triple rear camera The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000 mAh battery It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach and work very well Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimised for large displays like this One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Dark mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M21's AMOLED display), and Always On Display option Decent performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - the device is fairly quick to load up apps - multitasking is a breeze Decent triple rear camera setup - a 48MP primary snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP depth sensor In broad daylight, you'll get consistent, crispy shots with decent dynamic range and sharpness levels are respectable with the primary lens The ultra-wide sensor, like on any budget phone, is a good addition - it takes social media-worthy images in great lighting conditions (in low-light, the quality dips and pictures look grainy and noisy, wide-angle shots also have barrel distortion at the edges) Live Focus shots are quite good and the camera app does give you the option to set the level of blur before taking a shot - edge detection is very good and the Galaxy M21 does a good job of separating the subject from the background The 20MP selfie camera is quite good and takes detailed selfies (though, in low light, the quality goes down a notch and results are grainy) Monster 6000 mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 15W fast charging If you're someone who consumes a lot of content on their phone, the Galaxy M21 is a good phone for you, it has great AMOLED display, outstanding battery backup that will last you for days	Attractive, eye-catching glossy plastic rear panel with a beautiful multi-coloured gradient finish, that catches the light as you tilt the phone around The front is sharp and modern with a 6.54-inch Full HD+ display, thin bezels, and a punch-hole camera on the top-left corner of the display On the whole, the Z1 Pro is arguably the best designed phone of this price segment Has a handy dedicated Google Assistant button Large, sharp Full HD+ display, with good viewing angles, and sunlight legibility - you get an immersive experience while watching videos, playing games and consuming other multimedia content on it Vivo's Funtouch OS UI is fairly feature packed, and aesthetically is similar to iOS There is also now a ‘Dark Mode’ feature that turns almost all the popular apps dark The Vivo Z1 Pro also has a gaming assistant and mode rolled into one called Game Cube - it offers functions like blocking background calls, blocking notifications, reject calls during gaming, turning on Esports Mode and other things Excellent, class-leading performance with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor - you will get snappy performance all-round, and even high-end games will run effortlessly in their 'high graphics' settings The smartphone also has good temperature control, so even with long times of gaming, there isn't much heating up Good set of triple rear cameras (16-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor) You get some pretty detailed photos in most lighting conditions - the color reproduction and balancing is quite accurate as well On the front, it comes with a excellent 32-megapixel snapper, which again does very well with details Overall, this is a good camera setup for the price bracket, and only a bit behind the top cameras of the Redmi Note 7 Pro, and the Realme 3 Pro Excellent battery life, with a huge 5000mAh battery - you will get a comfortable 2 days even with heavier use Fast charging support - the device goes from 0 to 100% in 2 hours - which is pretty decent for the battery size The Z1 Pro looks like a smart winner from the Vivo camp, with hardly any flaws, and an excellent performance to price ratio - if you value performance in a phone, or are into gaming, this is the mid-range phone to get - if you are looking for the best possible cameras instead, then the Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Realme 3 Pro have a slight advantage
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel Design feels a bit dated and underwhelming, there is no spark in Galaxy M21's design as we see in other brand's phones like Xiaomi and Realme However, this is an old chipset and heavy gaming isn't best on this phone - the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 are much better options that will handle gaming better than the Galaxy M21 Photos taken in low-light are average - focusing gets worse in low light and the extreme noise-correction makes images look like water paintings Overall, the cameras on the M21 are decent, but there are better cameras available in this price bracket, including the Galaxy M31, which is just a tad bit pricier Samsung Galaxy M11 falls behind in fast charging as competitors are offering close to 30W fast charging, the 15W on M21 feels low Having said that, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 will still offer you more bang for your buck, overall and when it comes to intensive tasks like gaming, you’ll be better off choosing the Realme 6 or the Redmi Note 8 Pro that are probably the best phones for gaming in this segment	On the heavy and bulky side (thanks to the large battery it packs) The display does not have a Widevine L1 certification - as a result, you can stream videos available on the over-the-top platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos at a maximum resolution of only 480p — not HD or fullHD For people who like a stock Android interface though, Funtouch OS may not be to their taste (once again, it's more iOS like in its aesthetic, and also packs some bloatware)
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