Vivo Y21 vs Vivo Y51 Pro
The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo; launch prices were $178 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y51 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 44/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo Y51 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 524,785); the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.
Vivo Y21
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $230
- Better portability (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Vivo Y51 Pro, the Vivo Y51 Pro scores 5 points higher (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro leads (55/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Vivo Y21 — 56/100, Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y21 | Vivo Y51 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $178 | $230 |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo Y21 and Vivo Y51 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y51 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $52. Vivo Y21 was $52 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Vivo Y51 Pro edges out the Vivo Y21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo Y51 Pro — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Vivo Y51 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.