Nokia G21 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $179 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 330,006).
Nokia G21
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $220
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $220 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G21 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Nokia G21 by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $41. Nokia G21 was $41 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (57/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (82/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.