Realme GT 8 vs Vivo Y21d

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $350 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 38/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
Vivo Y21d
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 60
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1750
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $350

  • Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Realme GT 8 scores 42 points higher (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 100/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 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 Vivo Y21d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 580
Geekbench Multi 9494 1750
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3136 720x1608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 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 / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 209 g 209 g
Launch price $350 $110
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT 8
$350
Vivo Y21d
$110

Launch price difference: $240. Vivo Y21d was $240 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (98/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (56/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (85/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 42 points (80/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

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

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Realme GT 8 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.