Vivo Y21a vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y21a
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 219g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y21a vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y21a | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y21a and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo Y21a by 96.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y21a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y21a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21a and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo Y21a has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21a or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21a over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.