Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo Y21
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $599 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo Y21
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $599
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $178 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 647.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $421. Vivo Y21 was $421 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.