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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs vivo X60 Pro

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SamsungGalaxy S21 UltravivoX60 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2021January 2021
Display
Screen size6.8″6.56″
Resolution3200 × 14402376 × 1080
Sharpness516 pixels per inch398 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display typeEdge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3,200 × 1,440), HDR10+ certified; adaptive 120 Hz (10–120 Hz); 6.8 inches as a full rectangle, 6.6 inches with rounded cornersCurved flexible Ultra O AMOLED
Pixel density515 ppi–
Brightness detail1,500 nits peak–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and backSCHOTT Xensation Up, maker UK release
Display featuresEye Comfort Shield240 Hz touch sampling, HDR10+, SGS Eye Care and Seamless certifications, Netflix HDR playback; Smart Switch, 60 Hz and 120 Hz modes
Performance
ChipExynos 2100Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB
CPU5 nm, 64-bit octa-core, 2.9 GHz + 2.8 GHz + 2.2 GHz; 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, or 16 GB with 512 GB–
Storage type128, 256 or 512 GB; no microSD slotUFS 3.1; up to 3 GB extended RAM uses storage
Cameras
Main camera108 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP13 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP13 MP
Optical zoom10×2×
Front camera40 MP32 MP
Main camera108 MP wide-angle, phase detection AF, OIS, F1.8, 0.8 µm, 83°; laser AF sensor48 MP, f/1.48, Gimbal Stabilisation 2.0
Ultra wide camera12 MP Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, 1.4 µm, 120°13 MP, f/2.2; 120° field of view before and 108° after distortion correction
Telephoto camera10 MP Dual Pixel AF, 10x optical, OIS, F4.9, 1.22 µm, 10°13 MP, f/2.46, 50 mm-equivalent portrait lens; 2× optical zoom identified by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
Second telephoto camera10 MP Dual Pixel AF, 3x optical, OIS, F2.4, 1.22 µm, 35°–
Front camera40 MP phase detection AF, F2.2, 0.7 µm, 80°32 MP, f/2.45
Zoom3x and 10x optical; 100x Space Zoom–
Video recording8K at 24 fps; 4K at 60 fpsVIS five-axis stabilisation combines gimbal with EIS; up to 4K at 60 fps, TechAdvisor and TechRadar, with gimbal stabilisation unavailable at maximum recording settings according to TechRadar
Camera features–ZEISS co-engineered optics, Biotar Portrait Style, Pixel Shift Ultra HD Imaging, Extreme Night Vision 2.0, Super Night Portrait, panorama night, Pro Sports, kids snapshot, Super Macro, astro, Supermoon and long-exposure modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 22 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; wireless video playback up to 22 hours; internet use up to 18 hours (LTE) or 18 hours (Wi-Fi); talk time up to 41 hours (4G)–
Wired chargingUSB PD 3.0 (PPS) fast charging, AFC and QC2.0 compatible; 25 W33 W FlashCharge, 11 V/3 A
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); 15 WNo wireless charging, TechAdvisor
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight227 g177 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.59 mm
Height × width165.1 × 75.6 mm158.58 × 73.24 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
StylusYes–
MaterialsMetal frame with Contour Cut camera housing; Deluxe Frosted Haze matte finishAG glass with satin finish; aluminium frame identified by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
ColoursPhantom Black, Phantom Silver; Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown on Samsung.comMidnight Black at 177 g and 7.59 mm; Shimmer Blue at 179 g and 7.69 mm
Water resistance detailIP68, up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use–
BiometricsUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognitionIn-display fingerprint reader
SensorsUltrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity, ambient lightAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass, gyroscope and colour-temperature sensor on European sheet
SpeakersStereo speakers; UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 playbackHi-Res audio certification
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11Global Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11.1; European interface differs from the global review unit; Chinese model instead uses Exynos 1080, OriginOS and a further 5× periscope camera
Software updates–UK launch promise of regular Android OS and security updates over three years; no count of major upgrades specified
In the box–Global/European phone, XE710 earphones and Type-C adapter, documentation, cable, power adapter, SIM tool, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile network5G (NSA, SA), Sub6European GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78, with n5/8/20/38 NSA only; global sheet lists fewer 5G bands
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMEuropean sheet lists 2.4/5 GHz MIMO without a protocol version; global sheet additionally specifies Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.1
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; DisplayPort output up to 4K at 60 fpsUSB Type-C, USB 2.0 and OTG
PositioningGPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDouGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; European sheet says NavIC is not promoted outside India

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