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).
Vivo Y21
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 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)
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 38/100)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
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.