Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs Vivo Y21d

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5750); the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Vivo Y21d is noticeably lighter (209g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money
Vivo Y21d
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5750 mAh
  • Lighter: 209g vs 249g

  • Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold2 Vivo Y21d
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 1453683
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 5750 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 70W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 249 g 209 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Price unknown
Vivo Y21d
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (73/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (79/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Vivo Y21d are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 or the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (73/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 over the Vivo Y21d?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.