Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
#3077
vivo X21
#2825Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
vivo X21
Performance
69.974.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
22.425.7
Build
76.776.2
Connectivity
62.859.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.945.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the vivo X21 has a larger 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C5 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 626 chipset, whereas the X21 utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 660, providing better processing capabilities.
- The C5 Pro's rear camera is 16 MP, compared to the X21's dual-camera setup of 12 MP and 5 MP, which may enhance depth perception in photos.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiating factor, with the C5 Pro at 2600 mAh and the X21 at 3200 mAh, along with faster 18W charging support in the X21.
- Both devices run different Android versions, with the C5 Pro on Android 7.0 and the X21 on Android 8.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the latter.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring aluminum frames and glass fronts, though the C5 Pro is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
vivo X21
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.28"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in)
154.5 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm (6.08 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight
145 g
156.2 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Lake Blue, Maple Leaf, Powder Rose
Black, Aurora White, Ruby Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass