Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y21d
The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $1900 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Vivo X Fold6
Vivo Y21d
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $1900
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Y21d, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo X Fold6 — 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 X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Vivo X Fold6 | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 3485039 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1750 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6900 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1900 | $110 |
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1790. Vivo Y21d was $1790 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (82/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Y21d?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.