Realme GT7 vs Vivo Y21
The Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $420 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 524,785).
Realme GT7
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $420
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Realme GT7 vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme GT7 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme GT7 — 90/100, 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 GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Realme GT7 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2496976 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $178 |
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT7 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Vivo Y21 by 375.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $242. Vivo Y21 was $242 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT7 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 and the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 over the Vivo Y21?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.