Vivo iQOO 13 vs Vivo Y21d
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $650 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 13
Vivo Y21d
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $650
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). 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 — 80/100, Vivo Y21d — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $110 |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $540. Vivo Y21d was $540 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (73/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.