Vivo X300 Ultra vs Vivo Y21a
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 22/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 177,554); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Vivo Y21a
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 69 points higher (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 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 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo Y21a by 2292.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y21a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 69 points (91/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.