Realme GT 7 Pro vs Vivo Y21

The Realme GT 7 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $800 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,111,924 vs 524,785).

The Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 7 Pro
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 74
Portability 39
Value for money 64
Vivo Y21
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 56
What makes Realme GT 7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3111924 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 222g
  • Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $800

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 7 Pro vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme GT 7 Pro scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme GT 7 Pro — 64/100, 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 GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).

Realme GT 7 Pro: The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y21: The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 7 Pro Vivo Y21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3111924 524785
Geekbench Single 3041 771
Geekbench Multi 9494 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 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, Realme UI 6.0 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 222 g 209 g
Launch price $800 $178
Camera comparison
Realme GT 7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 7 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y21
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 7 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 7 Pro and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3111924 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -493.0%
524785 AnTuTu

Realme GT 7 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 493.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 7 Pro
$800
Vivo Y21
$178

Launch price difference: $622. Vivo Y21 was $622 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (56/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (74/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Vivo Y21?

The Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 7 Pro and the Vivo Y21?

The Realme GT 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Vivo Y21?

The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 7 Pro or the Vivo Y21?

The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 7 Pro over the Vivo Y21?

The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.