Vivo Y21 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $178 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 524,785).
Vivo Y21
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $899
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y21 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo Y21 — 56/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y21 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $178 | $899 |
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y21 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $721. Vivo Y21 was $721 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (93/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo Y21 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.