Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Y21
Battery capacity (6,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
Y21
Wired charging speed (44W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Y21
Screen size (6.74")
WinsWeight
Galaxy M34 5G
Total weight (208g)
WinsValue
Galaxy M34 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy M34 5G | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.74" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 120Hz | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Exynos 1280 (5 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 25W | 44W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 208g | 209g | |
| 8.8mm | 8.4mm | |
| plastic | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| none | No certified water resistance | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo Y21
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo Y21
Highest resolution main camera.