Vivo Y21T (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Y21T (India) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21T (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y21T (India) is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y21T (India)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo Y21T (India) better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 219g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y21T (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y21T (India) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y21T (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y21T (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y21T (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y21T (India) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21T (India) by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y21T (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y21T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y21T (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y21T (India) has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y21T (India) 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 Y21T (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y21T (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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.