Realme Neo8 vs Vivo Y21
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $429 and $178. 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 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Vivo Y21
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 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)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $429
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 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). Value score: Realme Neo8 — 80/100, 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $178 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo8 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Vivo Y21 by 509.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Vivo Y21 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 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, budget-conscious buyers.