Realme Neo7 vs Vivo Y21

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 44/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 524,785).

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Vivo Y21
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 56
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 213g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme Neo7 scores 23 points higher (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y21: The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Vivo Y21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 2549313 524785
Geekbench Single 2250 771
Geekbench Multi 7315 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 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 / 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 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 213 g 209 g
Launch price $178
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • 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
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -385.8%
524785 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Vivo Y21 by 385.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7
Price unknown
Vivo Y21
$178
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.

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

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

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

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

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Vivo Y21?

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.