Vivo Y21a vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y21a
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 235g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y21a vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y21a | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y21a and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21a by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y21a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y21a or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21a and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y21a has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21a or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y21a or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21a over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.