Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Vivo Y21

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $270 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 44/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 524,785).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
Vivo Y21
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 56
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $270

  • Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 26 points higher (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100, 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 Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21: The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo Vivo Y21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 2502910 524785
Geekbench Single 2233 771
Geekbench Multi 7478 1980
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2800 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 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) 6500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 209 g
Launch price $270 $178
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y21
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2502910 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -376.9%
524785 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Vivo Y21 by 376.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270
Vivo Y21
$178

Launch price difference: $92. Vivo Y21 was $92 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo Y21?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo Y21?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo Y21?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo Y21?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Vivo Y21?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo 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.