Vivo Y21 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $178 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 44/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 524,785).
Vivo Y21
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $220
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 19 points higher (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo Y21 — 56/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y21 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $178 | $220 |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Vivo Y21 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $42. Vivo Y21 was $42 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (82/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.