Vivo Y21 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $178 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 524,785); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Vivo Y21
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $825
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo Y21 — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (64/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y21 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $178 | $825 |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y21 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $647. Vivo Y21 was $647 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.