Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo Y21d

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $599 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
Vivo Y21d
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 60
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $599

  • Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo Y21d, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). 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 — 80/100, 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Vivo Y21d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 580
Geekbench Multi 11033 1750
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2780x1264 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 209 g
Launch price $599 $110
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599
Vivo Y21d
$110

Launch price difference: $489. Vivo Y21d was $489 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (73/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y21d?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo Y21d?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo Y21d?

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 Y21d?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo Y21d?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.