OnePlus 13T vs Vivo Y21
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $650 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6260); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 524,785); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
OnePlus 13T
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6260 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $650
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Vivo Y21, the OnePlus 13T scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $178 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13T and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Vivo Y21 by 504.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $472. Vivo Y21 was $472 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (66/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.