Vivo Y21 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $178 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 524,785).
Vivo Y21
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6100 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $771
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo Y21 — 56/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y21 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $178 | $771 |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y21 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $593. Vivo Y21 was $593 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.