{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-vs-vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T05:11:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 94,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 44,
                "overall": 69.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-9-2026-10_42_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 94999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T05:50:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81.6,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "29 April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (Dust-tight and resistant to low-pressure water jets)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Official protection not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × 3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 3 × 3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A725",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC7",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( OriginOS 5 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Sony LYT-600, PDAF, OIS 2 MP Depth Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Recognition",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.5",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60fps OIS Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) 7620 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo",
        "margin": 23.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 81.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 94
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 44,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z10-turbo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo costs PKR 75,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo packs a 3,620 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo charges 65W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is listed at PKR 169,999 and vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo at PKR 94,999. That makes vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo a 7620 mAh cell, with 25W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market while vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}