Redmi K100 Pro vs Vivo Y21e

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 421,228); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
Vivo Y21e
Performance 31
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Vivo Y21e, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (95/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y21e: The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Vivo Y21e
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3942923 421228
Geekbench Single 3640 412
Geekbench Multi 11033 1410
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 182 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo Y21e
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y21e
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Vivo Y21e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21e Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
30/100 -836.1%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Vivo Y21e by 836.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (95/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.