Realme C73 vs Vivo Y21d
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $120 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP.
Realme C73
Vivo Y21d
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1750
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Realme C73 scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Vivo Y21d — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $110 |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo Y21d was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Realme C73 edges out the Vivo Y21d by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Vivo Y21d?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo Y21d leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Vivo Y21d?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.