OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Vivo Y21
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $223 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 44/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Vivo Y21
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 209g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $223
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs the Vivo Y21, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 11 points higher (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 58/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100, Vivo Y21 — 54/100; 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 OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 922227 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $178 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Vivo Y21 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Vivo Y21 was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo Y21?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite over the Vivo Y21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).