Vivo X300 Pro vs Vivo Y21a
The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 156,818); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 226g).
Vivo X300 Pro
Vivo Y21a
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 226g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo X300 Pro | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3269794 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 171 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo Y21a by 1985.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y21a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (93/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.