Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo Y21e
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Vivo Y21e
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo Y21e, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo Y21e by 1082.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Vivo Y21e?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.