Vivo Y21 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $178 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 524,785).
Vivo Y21
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $999
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo Y21 — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y21 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $178 | $999 |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y21 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $821. Vivo Y21 was $821 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (89/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.