Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs vivo V80 Lite

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 169,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G takes it by 8.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging vivo V80 Lite leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 24,000 less.
  • vivo V80 Lite packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.
  • vivo V80 Lite charges 19W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vivo V80 Lite
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 PKR 145,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 14, 2021 August 24, 2026
Dimensions 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)
Weight 169 g Better 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.2 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 2400 x 1080 pixels 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Schott Xensation Alpha
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version Octa-core
GPU Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 11, One UI 3.1 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB LPDDR5 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom Better Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash
Selfie camera 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide Better
Video recording Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better
Wired charging 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo V80 Lite?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 points. It wins on performance and camera. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is listed at PKR 169,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo V80 Lite?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo V80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo V80 Lite?

vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 25W and 44W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or vivo V80 Lite?

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 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 V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.