Vivo T5x vs Vivo Y21
The Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $225 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 524,785); the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Vivo T5x
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $225
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Vivo T5x vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo T5x scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x leads (57/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Vivo T5x — 64/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo T5x | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $225 | $178 |
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo T5x and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Vivo Y21 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $47. Vivo Y21 was $47 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo T5x or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo T5x edges out the Vivo Y21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo T5x and the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo T5x has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo T5x or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo T5x leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo T5x or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo T5x leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo T5x over the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.