Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y21
The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $723 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 524,785).
Vivo X300s
Vivo Y21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $723
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo X300s scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo X300s — 90/100, Vivo Y21 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Vivo X300s | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3703823 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $723 | $178 |
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y21 by 605.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $545. Vivo Y21 was $545 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.