Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo Y21d
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $175 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 38/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo Y21d
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1750
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $175
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo Y21d, the Lava Play Ultra scores 15 points higher (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Vivo Y21d — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (71/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $65. Vivo Y21d was $65 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (71/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21d — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo Y21d?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 43/100).