Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y21d

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $723 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
Vivo Y21d
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 49
Value for money 60
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1750
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $723

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y21d, the Vivo X300s scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 31/100). 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 Y21d — 60/100; 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 Y21d (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y21d: The Vivo Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Vivo Y21d
Processor Dimensity 9500 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3703823
Geekbench Single 3228 580
Geekbench Multi 9553 1750
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 720x1608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 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 / 256GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 217 g 209 g
Launch price $723 $110
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Vivo Y21d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y21d
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Vivo Y21d
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300s
$723
Vivo Y21d
$110

Launch price difference: $613. Vivo Y21d was $613 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (94/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y21d?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y21d?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y21d?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y21d?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y21d?

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 Y21d is a better fit for everyday use.