iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15998 | Rs. 12999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 11, 2025. The cost of iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 15998. The launch Date of the second phone is July 21, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 403 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.2%. iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | iQOO Z10x 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2404 | Galaxy M21 2021 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 11, 2025 | July 21, 2021 |
| In The Box | Quick Start Guide, Charger, USB Cable, Phone Case, Phone, Eject tool,Warranty card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 165.7 x 8.1 mm | 75.1 x 159 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Ultramarine, Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1050 nits HBM (High Brightness Mode) | 420 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA - n1/n3/n40/n77/n78 | 5G SA - n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 644,717 (Total) (v10) 180,817 (CPU) 146,534 (GPU) 168,926 (Memory) 148,440 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 130,646 | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,882 (Multi Core) (v6) 981 (Single Core) 2,575 (OpenCL) | |
| 3DMark Score | 851 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope Sensor, Infrared (IR) Blaster Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Antutu Score: 728k+, LPDDR4X RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Pano, Documents, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Live Photo | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 15 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 49 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 131 hours | |