Realme Neo8 vs Vivo Y21
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 524,785).
Realme Neo8
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Vivo Y21, the Realme Neo8 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $178 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo Y21 by 514.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Vivo Y21?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Vivo Y21?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Vivo Y21?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.