Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Vivo Y21d

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 44/100 vs 27/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 300,000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Vivo Y21d is noticeably lighter (209g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21d — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo Y21d
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 38
Value for money 100
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 300000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 209g vs 299g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Vivo Y21d, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 17 points higher (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold Vivo Y21d
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 1453683 300000
Geekbench Single 1967 580
Geekbench Multi 5401 1750
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2000x2296 720x1608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 299 g 209 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Vivo Y21d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
44/100
1453683 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21d Unisoc T7225
27/100 -384.6%
300000 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Vivo Y21d by 384.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknown
Vivo Y21d
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (38/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y21d significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21d — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo Y21d — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.