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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
37.5Performance28.9
47.2Display75.9
41.7Camera34.1
41.7Battery70.9
78.7Features46.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G7 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+29). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
  • 16% lower weight: 177 g vs 210 g
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
  • 317% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 80% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.4 ″6.83 ″+7%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10801260x2800
Pixel density401 ppi449 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits5,000 nits+317%
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 888Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu1,040,324—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650Top 50%—
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity4,500 mAh8,100 mAh+80%
Wired charging25 W44 W+76%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight177 g+16%210 g
Thickness7.9 mm+4%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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