Redmi K80 Ultra vs Vivo Y21e

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 421,228); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo Y21e is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
Vivo Y21e
Performance 31
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 219g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Vivo Y21e, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21e: The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Vivo Y21e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 2876004 421228
Geekbench Single 2729 412
Geekbench Multi 8430 1410
Display 6.8" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 182 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y21e
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y21e
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Vivo Y21e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100
2876004 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21e Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
30/100 -582.8%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Vivo Y21e by 582.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Vivo Y21e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (89/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (86/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.