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 (969,048 vs 524,785); the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Realme 14
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 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)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $229
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
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 — 66/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 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 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 14 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Vivo Y21 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Vivo Y21 was $51 cheaper at launch.
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).
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?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.