Realme 14 vs Vivo Y21
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $229 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 528,398); the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Vivo Y21
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $229
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme 14 scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, 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 Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $178 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Vivo Y21 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Vivo Y21 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (58/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme 14 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Vivo Y21?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 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 Realme 14 (79/100 vs 55/100).