Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y21a
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y21a
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo X500 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y21a by 2113.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y21a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.