Realme V21 vs Vivo Y56

Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo Y56 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y56 leads — 20/100 vs 10/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo Y56 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y56
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 70
Value for money 93
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo Y56, the Vivo Y56 scores 10 points higher (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y56 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y56 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y56 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y56: The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V21 Vivo Y56
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.6" TFT 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2408
Refresh rate
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 13, Funtouch 13
NFC no no
Protection IPX4
Dimensions 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 184 g
Price $240
Camera comparison
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo Y56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y56
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme V21
Price unknown
Vivo Y56
$240
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (70/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y56 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo Y56?

The Vivo Y56 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo Y56?

The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y56 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo Y56?

The Vivo Y56 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo Y56?

The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.