Realme V21 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 10/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 33 points higher (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.