Realme GT7 Pro vs Vivo Y21
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $650 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Vivo Y21
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher performance (91/100 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 $650
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, 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 GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 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) | 6000 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 | $650 | $178 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 491.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $472. Vivo Y21 was $472 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 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 GT7 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.