Realme V21 vs Vivo Y500i
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo Y500i (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo Y500i
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme V21 (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme V21 (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (50/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.