Vivo Y21 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21 leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).

The Vivo Y21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 38
Value for money 55
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 209g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y21 scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo Y21: The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y21 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1600 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 16, OriginOS 6 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y21
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (67/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y21 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.