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 156,818); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 69 points (91/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
Vivo Y21a
Performance 8
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 8/100)
  • 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 8/100). 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 8/100). 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).

Vivo X300 Ultra: 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.
Vivo Y21a: The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo Y21a
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 4247433 156818
Geekbench Single 3640 233
Geekbench Multi 11033 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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Vivo Y21a
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Vivo Y21a
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Vivo Y21a
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
4247433 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21a MediaTek Helio P22
22/100 -2608.5%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo Y21a by 2608.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Vivo Y21a
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 8/100).

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 8/100).

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. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.