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.

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme V21
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.