Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo Y21

The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $650 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 528,398).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 13

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

Vivo Y21

Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 54

What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y21 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $650

  • Overall rating 44/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100, Vivo Y21 — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 13 Vivo Y21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3150555 528398
Geekbench Single 3013 771
Geekbench Multi 9287 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) Android 16, OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) — 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 209 g
Launch price $650 $178

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo Y21

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Vivo Y21

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery

Vivo Y21

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3150555 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -496.2%
528398 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Vivo Y21 by 496.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 13

$650

Vivo Y21

$178

Launch price difference: $472. Vivo Y21 was $472 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (73/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y21?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo Y21?

The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y21?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y21?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo Y21?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.