Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y21e

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 421,228); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money
Vivo Y21e
Performance 31
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Y21e, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (100/100 vs 70/100).

Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y21e: The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Vivo Y21e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3485039 421228
Geekbench Single 3228 412
Geekbench Multi 9553 1410
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x2200 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 3GB
Storage 512GB 64GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 182 g
Price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Vivo Y21e
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y21e
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y21e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21e Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
30/100 -727.4%
421228 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo Y21e by 727.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Vivo Y21e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (82/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (100/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21e?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Y21e?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21e?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21e?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Y21e?

The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.