Vivo X Fold6 vs Vivo Y21T

The Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 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 Y21T doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
Vivo Y21T
Performance 31
Display 44
Camera 30
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 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 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo Y21T better?

  • Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold6 vs the Vivo Y21T, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (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, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21T: The Vivo Y21T is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X Fold6 Vivo Y21T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3485039 421228
Geekbench Single 3228 412
Geekbench Multi 9553 1410
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x2200 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
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
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Vivo Y21T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y21T
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y21T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold6 and Vivo Y21T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100
3485039 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21T Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
36/100 -727.4%
421228 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Vivo Y21T by 727.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Vivo Y21T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (81/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (82/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (100/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo X Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y21T — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21T?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold6 or the Vivo Y21T?

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

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold6 over the Vivo Y21T?

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 Y21T is a better fit for everyday use.